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Nielsen Holdings

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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52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

Nielsen Holdings's score of 52 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nielsen Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nielsen Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12818810 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 14578720 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 80132000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Nielsen's emissions data shows a trend of fluctuating emissions over the years. For instance, in 2022, the company recorded approximately 13251710 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 17121740 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 3958000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. The company has been actively working on its climate commitments, particularly after the sale of NielsenIQ in 2021, which has prompted a reevaluation of their emissions reduction targets. Nielsen is currently formulating new absolute emissions reduction targets using the Science Based Targets model, with a focus on Scope 2 emissions. These targets are set to be established between 2023 and 2025, indicating a proactive approach to achieving net-zero emissions in the near term. Overall, Nielsen Holdings demonstrates a commitment to addressing climate change through detailed emissions reporting and the development of strategic reduction initiatives.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nielsen Holdings's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Nielsen Holdings is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Nielsen Holdings is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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