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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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 represents a notable increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were reported at 3958000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to carbon accounting. Nielsen's emissions data shows a trend of fluctuating emissions over the years. For instance, in 2021, the company recorded 13637090 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 20442730 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a substantial 103923000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 62824000 kg CO2e in 2021. Despite the detailed emissions reporting, Nielsen has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This lack of formal commitments may reflect a broader industry context where many companies are still developing their climate strategies. Overall, Nielsen Holdings's emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and potential future commitments to reduce their carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which represent the largest portion of their total emissions.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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.