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The Nielsen Company (US), LLC

The Nielsen Company (US), LLC, commonly referred to as Nielsen, is a leading global measurement and data analytics firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1923, Nielsen has established itself as a pivotal player in the media and consumer insights industry, with major operational regions spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. Nielsen's core offerings include audience measurement, data analytics, and market research, providing clients with unique insights into consumer behaviour and media consumption. Renowned for its Nielsen Ratings, the company has set industry standards in television viewership metrics, making it an indispensable resource for broadcasters and advertisers alike. With a strong market position and a commitment to innovation, Nielsen continues to shape the landscape of audience measurement and consumer analytics.

DitchCarbon Score

How does The Nielsen Company (US), LLC'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.

43

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.

44

Industry Benchmark

The Nielsen Company (US), LLC's score of 43 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The Nielsen Company (US), LLC's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Nielsen Holdings plc

The Nielsen Company (US), LLC currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. However, it is important to note that the company is a current subsidiary of Nielsen Holdings plc, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family, Nielsen Holdings plc has established various climate initiatives, including participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The emissions data and climate performance metrics for The Nielsen Company (US), LLC are cascaded from Nielsen Holdings plc, reflecting a broader commitment to sustainability within the organisation. While specific reduction targets or achievements for The Nielsen Company (US), LLC are not detailed, the overarching corporate strategy may include industry-standard climate commitments, such as Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) goals, although no specific SBTi targets have been identified for this subsidiary. In summary, while The Nielsen Company (US), LLC lacks direct emissions data and specific reduction targets, it is part of a larger corporate structure that is engaged in climate initiatives through its parent company, Nielsen Holdings plc.

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Scope 2
30,927,300
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Nielsen Company (US), LLC's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 The Nielsen Company (US), LLC 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.

The Nielsen Company (US), LLC 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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