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updated 8 days ago

Nielsen Holdings

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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nielsen Holdings's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

27

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Nielsen Holdings's score of 27 is higher than 54% 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

Nielsen Holdings, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company has not established documented reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. As of now, Nielsen Holdings has not cascaded any emissions data from a parent or related organization, indicating that their climate strategy and performance metrics are independently managed. Without specific emissions data or reduction initiatives, it is unclear how Nielsen Holdings is addressing its carbon footprint or contributing to broader climate goals within the industry. In the absence of concrete figures or commitments, stakeholders may look for future updates on Nielsen's climate strategies and any potential alignment with industry standards for emissions reduction.

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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.

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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
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