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Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund

Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund, commonly known as TIAA, is a leading financial services organisation headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1918, TIAA has established itself as a trusted provider of retirement and investment solutions, primarily serving those in the academic, research, medical, and cultural sectors. With a strong focus on retirement plans, annuities, and investment management, TIAA is renowned for its commitment to helping clients achieve financial security. The organisation's unique approach combines a not-for-profit model with a diverse range of products tailored to meet the needs of educators and non-profit employees. TIAA's market position is bolstered by its significant assets under management and a reputation for stability and reliability, making it a preferred choice for individuals seeking long-term financial growth.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund'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.

33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance 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

Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund's score of 33 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA) reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 732,775,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and about 722,531,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Notably, TIAA recorded no Scope 1 emissions for this year. Over the previous years, TIAA's emissions have fluctuated. In 2022, the organisation emitted around 72,353,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 3,639,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 28,791,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The year 2021 saw emissions of approximately 73,868,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 4,258,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 29,373,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Despite these figures, TIAA has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the organisation. TIAA's emissions data reflects a broader industry context where financial institutions are increasingly scrutinised for their environmental impact and are expected to adopt more robust climate action plans.

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Scope 1
101,449,000
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Scope 2
56,366,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
40,251,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), 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 Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund 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.

Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund 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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