Nielsen Holdings Sustainability Profile
Nielsen Holdings plc, commonly known as Nielsen, is a global leader in audience measurement and data analytics, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1923, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a pivotal player in the media and consumer insights industry. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, Nielsen provides comprehensive solutions that empower businesses to understand consumer behaviour and market trends. Nielsen's core offerings include audience measurement, marketing effectiveness, and consumer insights, distinguished by their robust data analytics capabilities and innovative methodologies. The company is renowned for its Nielsen Ratings, which have become the gold standard in television audience measurement. With a strong market position, Nielsen continues to drive industry standards, helping clients navigate the complexities of an ever-changing marketplace.
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Nielsen Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2019, Nielsen Holdings reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 5,224,928,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at about 73,590,420 kg CO2e. Within the Scope 3 category, business travel accounted for approximately 18,415,980 kg CO2e, while employee commuting contributed around 54,022,000 kg CO2e. Nielsen has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it appear to have set Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets. The company’s climate commitments remain vague, with no documented climate pledges or formal reduction initiatives reported. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that Nielsen Holdings plc independently reports its carbon footprint. The absence of Scope 2 emissions data suggests a potential area for improvement in their emissions reporting and management strategy. Overall, Nielsen's climate commitments and emissions data reflect a need for enhanced transparency and proactive measures in addressing climate change.
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| 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,201,174,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 615,382,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Nielsen Holdings's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Nielsen Holdings's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 88% last year and decreased by approximately 88% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 73% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Nielsen Holdings's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Nielsen Holdings has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
