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Nuveen

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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.

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34

Industry Average

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27

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Nuveen's score of 34 is higher than 59% 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. This figure includes 26,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 12,738,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 400,365,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In the UK, Nuveen's emissions for the same year were 1,664,000 kg CO2e, comprising 18,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 62,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,664,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Comparatively, in 2021, the global emissions were about 298,362,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 501,000 kg CO2e. The UK emissions for that year were 117,000 kg CO2e, with 24,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 93,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Nuveen has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, and there are no reported commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Nuveen Investments, Inc., and further performance data is sourced from Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America, reflecting a corporate family relationship. Overall, while Nuveen has made strides in reporting its emissions, further clarity on reduction commitments and strategies would enhance its climate accountability.

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Scope 1
501,000
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Scope 2
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000

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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.

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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 Nuveen is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nuveen 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
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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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