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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Nielsen Holdings's score of 42 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nielsen Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nielsen Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12818810 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 14290690 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 80132000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the majority of their carbon footprint. Over the years, Nielsen has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2021, the company recorded 13637090 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 19697880 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 103923000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. Notably, their Scope 1 emissions decreased from 1940000 kg CO2e in 2015 to 12818810 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions have varied, peaking at 49840000 kg CO2e in 2019. Despite these figures, Nielsen has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This lack of formal commitments may reflect broader industry trends where companies are increasingly scrutinised for their environmental impact and sustainability practices. Overall, Nielsen's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions in their climate strategy, particularly as they navigate the complexities of Scope 3 emissions, which often present the greatest challenge for companies in reducing their overall carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,940,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 30,927,300 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Nielsen Holdings is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
