Nielsen Holdings
Nielsen Holdings plc, commonly known as Nielsen, is a global leader in audience measurement and data analytics, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1923, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a pivotal player in the media and consumer insights industry. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, Nielsen provides comprehensive solutions that empower businesses to understand consumer behaviour and market trends. Nielsen's core offerings include audience measurement, marketing effectiveness, and consumer insights, distinguished by their robust data analytics capabilities and innovative methodologies. The company is renowned for its Nielsen Ratings, which have become the gold standard in television audience measurement. With a strong market position, Nielsen continues to drive industry standards, helping clients navigate the complexities of an ever-changing marketplace.
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Nielsen Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nielsen Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12818810 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 14578720 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 80132000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a comprehensive approach to measuring their carbon footprint across all scopes, including direct emissions from operations (Scope 1), indirect emissions from energy consumption (Scope 2), and other indirect emissions from the value chain (Scope 3). Comparatively, in 2022, Nielsen's emissions were approximately 13251710 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 17121740 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 3958000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a notable increase in Scope 3 emissions, which are primarily driven by purchased goods and services, accounting for about 50342000 kg CO2e in 2023. Nielsen has set near-term climate commitments, particularly focusing on Scope 2 emissions. Following the sale of NielsenIQ in 2021, the company is in the process of formulating new absolute emission reduction targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative. These targets are expected to be established by 2025, reflecting their commitment to reducing emissions in line with global climate goals. Overall, Nielsen Holdings is actively working to enhance its sustainability efforts and reduce its carbon footprint, with a clear focus on establishing measurable targets for the future.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,940,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 30,927,300 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Nielsen Holdings 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.
