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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The momentum and support for environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration into the investment process has reached critical mass.
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.
Institutional investors globally, whether or not they have net zero commitments, are eager to align with and prepare for the energy transition.
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Optimizing for net zero and nature positive outcomes
Net zero and nature positive investing may seem aligned in their goals, yet our analysis reveals that certain net zero investment strategies could inadvertently embed nature risks.
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Nuveen receives Environmental Finance Award 2024
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Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that when shares are redeemed, they may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for a period of less than one year are cumulative. Returns without sales charges would be lower if the sales charges were included. Returns assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class I shares have no sales charge and may be purchased by specified classes of investors. For performance current to the most recent month-end, call 800.752.8700.
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Why Nuveen for responsible investing?
$108B
RI RI AUM
50+
years RI experience
70+
Dedicated RI specialists
12/13
PRI modules received star rankings at or above peer median
Assets under management as of 30 Sep 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
Nuveen's responsible investing team activities date back to 1990 at TIAA prior to TIAA’s acquisition of Nuveen in 2014. TIAA and CREF boards began responsible investing initiatives in 1970 with proxy voting to deal with shareholder proposals on social issues. Statements regarding Nuveen’s history include TIAA’s history.
Total number of centralized RI specialists Source Nuveen as 30 Sep 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.
Nuveen considers ESG integration to be the consideration of financially material environmental, social and governance (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.
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