Nielsen Holdings Ltd
Nielsen Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Nielsen Holdings completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Nielsen Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into Nielsen Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nielsen Holdings amounted to 21,125.39 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nielsen Holdings decreased by 22.07%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Nielsen Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nielsen Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nielsen Holdings were 9,272.53 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Nielsen Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Nielsen Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 36.73%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Nielsen Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 27.66%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Nielsen Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Nielsen Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,743 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 11,852.86 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Nielsen Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Nielsen Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 76.22%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Nielsen Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 17.06% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Nielsen Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Nielsen Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Nielsen Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Nielsen Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Nielsen Holdings reported 58,632 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Nielsen Holdings includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Nielsen Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nielsen Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Nielsen Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 58,632 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 91.9% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 8.1% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Nielsen Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Nielsen Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 20.33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Nielsen Holdings's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 26.83%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Nielsen Holdings disclose?
In 2024, Nielsen Holdings reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Nielsen Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Nielsen Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 37,098 tCO₂e (63.27%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 5,822 tCO₂e (9.93%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 5,092 tCO₂e (8.68%)
Nielsen Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Nielsen Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Nielsen Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 79,757.39 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 25.63% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Nielsen Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 73.51% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 14.86%.a