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Nuveen

Nuveen, officially known as Nuveen, LLC, is a prominent investment management firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1898, the company has established itself as a leader in the asset management industry, focusing on a diverse range of investment strategies, including fixed income, equity, and alternative investments. With a strong presence in major operational regions across North America and Europe, Nuveen serves a wide array of clients, from individual investors to large institutions. The firm is renowned for its commitment to responsible investing and sustainable practices, offering unique products such as municipal bonds and socially responsible investment options. Nuveen's market position is bolstered by its innovative approach and a robust portfolio, making it a trusted partner in navigating complex financial landscapes. With a rich history and a dedication to client success, Nuveen continues to shape the future of investment management.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nuveen'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 Financial Intermediation 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Nuveen's score of 27 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nuveen's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Nuveen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 547,903,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions broken down into Scope 1 at about 26,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 12,738,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 400,365,000 kg CO2e. In the UK, their emissions for the same year were approximately 1,664,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 contributing about 18,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 62,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 making up the majority at around 1,664,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Nuveen has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. As a significant player in the financial sector, Nuveen's climate commitments will be crucial in addressing the broader challenges of climate change and achieving sustainability goals.

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2022
Scope 1
26,000,000
Scope 2
12,738,000
Scope 3
400,365,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nuveen's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Nuveen is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Nuveen 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.

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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