Nuveen

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Nuveen doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 49

Nuveen has a DitchCarbon Score of 49 out of 100, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in their operations. This score suggests that the company’s carbon intensity is relatively high, implying there is significant room for improvement in reducing emissions. Nuveen should focus on lowering their carbon intensity to enhance their sustainability profile and achieve a better DitchCarbon Score.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Nuveen is a company in the finance sector, which has a carbon intensity ranking of very low. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high

A company located in the United States with a low carbon intensity rating is likely benefiting from the country’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions. This suggests that the company’s sustainability efforts are aligned with the United States’ environmental initiatives, potentially leading to a smaller carbon footprint.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

1.83%

...this company is doing 1.83% worse in emissions than the industry average.

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in New York, Nuveen operates within the finance sector as one of the world’s leading asset managers. The company offers a broad range of services including income generation, alternative investments, and responsible investing to institutions and individual investors across more than 30 countries. As the investment manager of TIAA, Nuveen is committed to delivering secure financial futures through its diverse network of specialized investment teams and a century-long legacy of service and innovation.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Nuveen

Nuveen should establish and pursue clear, science-based targets for reducing their Scope 3 emissions, while enhancing transparency in their reporting and encouraging sustainability across their supply chain, which could potentially lower their emissions by 35%.

Bad news, Nuveen hasn't committed to SBTi goals yet

Nuveen has not yet established specific commitments with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This means the company is still in the process of defining clear, science-based emissions reduction targets to align with global climate action efforts.
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