Responsible investing seeks to drive better outcomes for investors, our communities and the planet and is an integral part of our process. By embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment research, due diligence, portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring across all asset classes, we seek to improve clients’ long-term performance and reduce risk.
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50+ strategies
Across asset classes
$100B
RI AUM
70+
Dedicated RI specialists
12/13
PRI modules received star rankings at or above peer median
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Asset Management in the Age of Polycrises
Earlier this year we launched our new brand platform, ‘Invest like the future is watching’, which is both a reflection of our 125+ years of experience at adapting to the constantly changing needs of investors, and our focus on long-term, generational investing.
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U.K. Stewardship Code Report 2022 – 2023
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Policy statement on responsible investing
Assets under management as of 31 Mar 2025. Totals may not equal 100 % due to rounding. Responsible Investing strategies may have a varying mix of impact and ESG leaders. Assets under management is inclusive of underlying investment specialists and any sleeves managed on behalf of TIAA’s General Account with specific responsible investing criteria or characteristics inherent to the investment thesis/asset class. Capabilities can be reflected in strategies/vehicles across fund families, including affiliates and sub-advised agreements and portfolios containing client-directed ESG factor exclusions/tilts
Total number of centralized RI specialist as 31 Mar 2025
Total modules that recieved star ranking at or above peer median based on Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), 2024 Assessment Report for Nuveen, December 2024. UN PRI signatories report on their responsible investment activities annually by using the PRI’s Reporting Framework, which is comprised of 13 modules. Asset managers that report on their responsible investment activities through the PRI’s Reporting Framework receive an Assessment Report, which provides a raw score (0-100) and a corresponding ‘star score’ on each of the modules. A five-star grade is the highest possible score, awarded to those signatories that demonstrate leading practices within the responsible investment industry. The one-star grade is allocated to those whose responsible investment practices are at the lower end of the scale, including those that do not incorporate ESG factors in their investment decisions. Publicly disclosing module raw scores or star scores is at the manager’s discretion. According to the PRI, disclosing scores is a public demonstration of a firm’s commitment to including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in investment decision making and ownership. The full methodology is publicly available on the PRI website. https://www.unpri.org/reporting-and-assessment/how-investors-are-assessed-on-their-reporting/3066.article
Important information on risk
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All investments carry a certain degree of risk, including the possible loss of principal, and there is no assurance that an investment will provide positive performance over any period of time. Certain products and services may not be available to all entities or persons. There is no guarantee that investment objectives will be achieved.
Responsible investing incorporates Environmental Social Governance (ESG) factors that may affect exposure to issuers, sectors, industries, limiting the type and number of investment opportunities available, which could result in excluding investments that perform well.
ESG integration is the consideration of financially material ESG factors within the investment decision making process. Financial materiality and applicability of ESG factors varies by asset class and investment strategy. ESG factors may be among many factors considered in evaluating an investment decision, and unless otherwise stated in the relevant offering memorandum or prospectus, do not alter the investment guidelines, strategy, or objectives. Select investment strategies do not integrate such ESG factors in the investment decision making process.
