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A to Z of RI across real assets
From affordable housing to zero deforestation, our A to Z of responsible investing practices can help create enduring benefits for clients and communities.
Cut through the jargon for better outcomes for investors, communities and the planet. Developed by Nuveen in collaboration with Private Equity International, the interactive guide focuses on real assets. The concepts, however, are relevant across the investing world.
From affordable housing to zero deforestation, our A to Z of responsible investing practices can help create enduring benefits for clients and communities.
Cut through the jargon for better outcomes for investors, communities and the planet. Developed by Nuveen in collaboration with Private Equity International, the interactive guide focuses on real assets. The concepts, however, are relevant across the investing world.
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Forests have the potential to provide the greatest source of low-cost climate change mitigation via reforestation, avoided forest conversion and improved forest management. Measuring forests’ carbon sequestration and stock helps to quantify their net climate impact and identify regions and species with the most low-cost potential for climate change mitigation through reforestation or changes in forest management.1
This year we formalized our carbon accounting and reporting practices to better understand how our forestry investments mitigate climate change, and to provide credible, transparent metrics to our investors, many of whom have climate mitigation targets. Our 2018 carbon metrics provide an initial measurement of GreenWood Resources’ role as both a global climate solutions provider and source of carbon diversification for investors. GreenWood is Nuveen's forestry specialist.
As our forests grow, they naturally absorb and store carbon. In 2018, our carbon stock totaled 12,138,579 tons over 512,421 forested acres. That is equivalent to the CO2 emissions from 5.2 million homes energy use for one year, or the number of homes in the cities of Chicago, Los Angeles and Philadelphia combined. Across our global portfolio, we found that the rapid growth rates of sustainably managed Brazilian eucalyptus and pine plantations have the greatest capacity for carbon sequestration whereas the slower-growing dense hardwood forests of the US Northeast contain the greatest carbon stock.
1 Conversion of carbon stock to CO2 emissions equivalent calculated using the EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator. Number of detached housing units by city taken from US Census Bureau’s 2017 American Housing Survey.
Forests have the potential to provide the greatest source of low-cost climate change mitigation via reforestation, avoided forest conversion and improved forest management. Measuring forests’ carbon sequestration and stock helps to quantify their net climate impact and identify regions and species with the most low-cost potential for climate change mitigation through reforestation or changes in forest management.1
This year we formalized our carbon accounting and reporting practices to better understand how our forestry investments mitigate climate change, and to provide credible, transparent metrics to our investors, many of whom have climate mitigation targets. Our 2018 carbon metrics provide an initial measurement of GreenWood Resources’ role as both a global climate solutions provider and source of carbon diversification for investors. GreenWood is Nuveen's forestry specialist.
As our forests grow, they naturally absorb and store carbon. In 2018, our carbon stock totaled 12,138,579 tons over 512,421 forested acres. That is equivalent to the CO2 emissions from 5.2 million homes energy use for one year, or the number of homes in the cities of Chicago, Los Angeles and Philadelphia combined. Across our global portfolio, we found that the rapid growth rates of sustainably managed Brazilian eucalyptus and pine plantations have the greatest capacity for carbon sequestration whereas the slower-growing dense hardwood forests of the US Northeast contain the greatest carbon stock.
1 Conversion of carbon stock to CO2 emissions equivalent calculated using the EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator. Number of detached housing units by city taken from US Census Bureau’s 2017 American Housing Survey.
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1 https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2018/10/17/nearly-half-the-world-lives-on-less-than-550-a-day
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1 https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2018/10/17/nearly-half-the-world-lives-on-less-than-550-a-day
Our Policy Statement on Responsible Investing demands gender diversity in the workforce in our own organization as well as the companies in which we invest. The policy includes recommended actions to employees and suppliers stating boards and managers should all foster a culture of inclusiveness and acceptance of differences at all levels. The policy also encourages boards to foster diversity within the talent pipeline for management succession, as well as within their own board refreshment practices.
Our Policy Statement on Responsible Investing demands gender diversity in the workforce in our own organization as well as the companies in which we invest. The policy includes recommended actions to employees and suppliers stating boards and managers should all foster a culture of inclusiveness and acceptance of differences at all levels. The policy also encourages boards to foster diversity within the talent pipeline for management succession, as well as within their own board refreshment practices.
Nuveen's AGR Partners works with Icicle Seafoods, one of its investee companies and one of the largest and most diversified seafood companies in North America, to manage and monitor several material ESG issues. Waste management is one such material ESG issue, and AGR's capital investments have helped facilitate improvements in processing operations that capture a higher percentage of edible flesh of each fish, reducing waste and maximizing yields of a healthy food item for a growing world population.
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Nuveen's AGR Partners works with Icicle Seafoods, one of its investee companies and one of the largest and most diversified seafood companies in North America, to manage and monitor several material ESG issues. Waste management is one such material ESG issue, and AGR's capital investments have helped facilitate improvements in processing operations that capture a higher percentage of edible flesh of each fish, reducing waste and maximizing yields of a healthy food item for a growing world population.
As of March 2019, the program had 34 active workers — for a third of them it was their first time having a job. Some FoE workers have been on the same farms since the initiative began in 2009, and they have discovered new personal strengths by functioning as part of a team.
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As of March 2019, the program had 34 active workers — for a third of them it was their first time having a job. Some FoE workers have been on the same farms since the initiative began in 2009, and they have discovered new personal strengths by functioning as part of a team.
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We have set a target to reduce the energy intensity of our real estate equity portfolio by 30% by 2030. This puts us at the forefront of meeting the low-carbon economy transition challenge.
1 Environmental and Energy Study Institute, Buildings and Climate Change, 2014
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We have set a target to reduce the energy intensity of our real estate equity portfolio by 30% by 2030. This puts us at the forefront of meeting the low-carbon economy transition challenge.
1 Environmental and Energy Study Institute, Buildings and Climate Change, 2014
Samunnati is a specialist non-bank lender who can navigate these agricultural risks. Started by an agricultural lending veteran, Anil Kumar SG, Samunnati sees itself as more an eco-system solutions provider than just a lender. They offer several agricultural lending products, but also market linkages and advisory services to its clients.
In May 2019, Nuveen led the Series D financing round with a $20 million investment in the company. “Samunnati has studied and tailored its solutions to India’s critical agricultural value chains, impacting significant numbers of smallholder farmers,” says Nuveen’s co-head of impact investing Rekha Unnithan. “And as they increase their reach, we’re seeing it truly fulfill its mission to make markets work for smallholder farmers.”
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Samunnati is a specialist non-bank lender who can navigate these agricultural risks. Started by an agricultural lending veteran, Anil Kumar SG, Samunnati sees itself as more an eco-system solutions provider than just a lender. They offer several agricultural lending products, but also market linkages and advisory services to its clients.
In May 2019, Nuveen led the Series D financing round with a $20 million investment in the company. “Samunnati has studied and tailored its solutions to India’s critical agricultural value chains, impacting significant numbers of smallholder farmers,” says Nuveen’s co-head of impact investing Rekha Unnithan. “And as they increase their reach, we’re seeing it truly fulfill its mission to make markets work for smallholder farmers.”
In late 2018, Westchester identified a 40-acre site well-suited for use as a recharge basin adjoined to a 1,000-acre property targeted for pistachio development. With the necessary permits and approvals in hand, construction began in mid-August 2019 and was completed by the end of the month. Water began flowing into the pond on September 1. Based on historical rainfall patterns and water availability, Westchester estimates that the project will recharge an average of 550 acre-feet (179 million gallons) of water per year. This amount is sufficient to ensure the sustainability of the underlying aquifer, in addition to meeting the irrigation needs of the pistachio orchard. In reality, larger quantities will be recharged in wet years (like 2019) and smaller quantities will be recharged in normal and dry years.
Through this investment in sustainable groundwater management, investors are able to achieve a 20-year internal rate of return of over 14 percent, while also reducing long-term water supply risk.
Projects such as these are representative of the type of proactive management Westchester employs to improve property returns and benefit the environment.
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In late 2018, Westchester identified a 40-acre site well-suited for use as a recharge basin adjoined to a 1,000-acre property targeted for pistachio development. With the necessary permits and approvals in hand, construction began in mid-August 2019 and was completed by the end of the month. Water began flowing into the pond on September 1. Based on historical rainfall patterns and water availability, Westchester estimates that the project will recharge an average of 550 acre-feet (179 million gallons) of water per year. This amount is sufficient to ensure the sustainability of the underlying aquifer, in addition to meeting the irrigation needs of the pistachio orchard. In reality, larger quantities will be recharged in wet years (like 2019) and smaller quantities will be recharged in normal and dry years.
Through this investment in sustainable groundwater management, investors are able to achieve a 20-year internal rate of return of over 14 percent, while also reducing long-term water supply risk.
Projects such as these are representative of the type of proactive management Westchester employs to improve property returns and benefit the environment.
Nuveen invested $2 million in capital and property easements to develop a two-foot wide pipeline irrigating our properties and those of 30 to 40 other landowners in the district. Reusing wastewater cut irrigation costs by up to 65 percent, improving the bottom line for local farmers, and is expected to reduce surface and groundwater consumption in the area by 75 percent.
“Water is essential for all crop growth. On the land we manage in our diversified cropping portfolio, we require irrigation to supplement rainfall for some crops. Conserving water through innovation benefits our tenants, crop managers, the environment and investors.” Martin Davies, President and CEO, Westchester.
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Nuveen invested $2 million in capital and property easements to develop a two-foot wide pipeline irrigating our properties and those of 30 to 40 other landowners in the district. Reusing wastewater cut irrigation costs by up to 65 percent, improving the bottom line for local farmers, and is expected to reduce surface and groundwater consumption in the area by 75 percent.
“Water is essential for all crop growth. On the land we manage in our diversified cropping portfolio, we require irrigation to supplement rainfall for some crops. Conserving water through innovation benefits our tenants, crop managers, the environment and investors.” Martin Davies, President and CEO, Westchester.
Two Australian properties managed by Nuveen's Westchester embody these beneficial practices. Minimum or no-till farming techniques, compaction management and variable-rate nutrient application serve as examples of the daily practices used in their farm operations. For the past 25 years, one of Westchester’s row crop farmers in Western Australia has run his farm business as a no-till operation. In doing so, he has set the standard for a sustainable-farming practice that has become increasingly popular in the region and across Australia. No-till farming is key to managing the arid climate and some of the lighter soil types in Western Australia, where maintaining soil structure and conserving moisture is critical to the farming system. By leaving the earth minimally disturbed, soils can retain more water and are more resilient and fertile. Additional water is conserved by leaving the previous season’s crop residues in place – forming a protective cover over the soil, reducing evaporation, minimizing run-off and erosion and sequestering carbon. Selecting machinery is a key part of the equation and the design and width of all equipment is carefully considered. This allows the farmer to achieve optimal timing of key cropping operations, apply inputs evenly across the field and efficiently retain crop residues and minimize soil compaction.
Meanwhile, on the other side of Australia in Queensland, two brothers together with their families own and operate a fourth-generation sugarcane farming business. They have worked methodically for a decade to improve sustainability outcomes for farms they own and operate, by addressing soil compaction and nutrient management challenges. Soil compaction has become a greater problem over the years as farm equipment has become larger and heavier. To address this, the brothers are widening crop-row spacing on their farms, which means changing implements and increasing tire width to spread the load and reduce stress on the soil. It took the family seven years to implement these practices on their own properties. They are now in the process of making the same changes for properties they operate under their lease relationship with Westchester. The family is also using nutrient management strategies and variable-rate applicators to reduce nutrient run-off and preserve surface water quality, while also improving crop yields and reducing costs.
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Two Australian properties managed by Nuveen's Westchester embody these beneficial practices. Minimum or no-till farming techniques, compaction management and variable-rate nutrient application serve as examples of the daily practices used in their farm operations. For the past 25 years, one of Westchester’s row crop farmers in Western Australia has run his farm business as a no-till operation. In doing so, he has set the standard for a sustainable-farming practice that has become increasingly popular in the region and across Australia. No-till farming is key to managing the arid climate and some of the lighter soil types in Western Australia, where maintaining soil structure and conserving moisture is critical to the farming system. By leaving the earth minimally disturbed, soils can retain more water and are more resilient and fertile. Additional water is conserved by leaving the previous season’s crop residues in place – forming a protective cover over the soil, reducing evaporation, minimizing run-off and erosion and sequestering carbon. Selecting machinery is a key part of the equation and the design and width of all equipment is carefully considered. This allows the farmer to achieve optimal timing of key cropping operations, apply inputs evenly across the field and efficiently retain crop residues and minimize soil compaction.
Meanwhile, on the other side of Australia in Queensland, two brothers together with their families own and operate a fourth-generation sugarcane farming business. They have worked methodically for a decade to improve sustainability outcomes for farms they own and operate, by addressing soil compaction and nutrient management challenges. Soil compaction has become a greater problem over the years as farm equipment has become larger and heavier. To address this, the brothers are widening crop-row spacing on their farms, which means changing implements and increasing tire width to spread the load and reduce stress on the soil. It took the family seven years to implement these practices on their own properties. They are now in the process of making the same changes for properties they operate under their lease relationship with Westchester. The family is also using nutrient management strategies and variable-rate applicators to reduce nutrient run-off and preserve surface water quality, while also improving crop yields and reducing costs.
We recently launched Nuveen’s RI Data Platform — one of the first big data ESG technology platforms to enable better informed investment decisions that leverage our nearly 50 years of intellectual capital.
When it comes to investing in real assets—farmland, timber, energy and infrastructure—sustainability is essential for assessing risk and preserving long-term value. As just one example, we engage technology and data analysis in our due diligence for land purchases. We combine data from satellite imagery to understand historical land use patterns, while matching it to government global positioning system data used to substantiate land claims. This is particularly important in regions where we must adhere to regulatory frameworks that promote zero deforestation and sustainable agriculture.
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We recently launched Nuveen’s RI Data Platform — one of the first big data ESG technology platforms to enable better informed investment decisions that leverage our nearly 50 years of intellectual capital.
When it comes to investing in real assets—farmland, timber, energy and infrastructure—sustainability is essential for assessing risk and preserving long-term value. As just one example, we engage technology and data analysis in our due diligence for land purchases. We combine data from satellite imagery to understand historical land use patterns, while matching it to government global positioning system data used to substantiate land claims. This is particularly important in regions where we must adhere to regulatory frameworks that promote zero deforestation and sustainable agriculture.
Consider this: Only 1 watt of power makes it to end users out of 10 watts that are generated, due to transmission losses. This means that if buildings around the world were to make even incremental improvements in energy efficiency, it would conserve natural resources, mitigate climate change and preserve power for other vital social needs.
Nuveen’s impact investing team believed in the philosophy and promise of smart glass, and in January 2017 invested $50 million in innovative tech company View through a senior convertible note. Just as important, the team formed strong working relationships with View’s leaders to help them position for greater success, drawing on experience as a major investor – over $100 billion – in real estate. Independently, Nuveen's parent company TIAA has set aside $4.5 million to install View windows in its 730 Third Avenue midtown New York property – demonstrating its belief in the product’s ability to deliver financial, sustainability and health benefits.
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Consider this: Only 1 watt of power makes it to end users out of 10 watts that are generated, due to transmission losses. This means that if buildings around the world were to make even incremental improvements in energy efficiency, it would conserve natural resources, mitigate climate change and preserve power for other vital social needs.
Nuveen’s impact investing team believed in the philosophy and promise of smart glass, and in January 2017 invested $50 million in innovative tech company View through a senior convertible note. Just as important, the team formed strong working relationships with View’s leaders to help them position for greater success, drawing on experience as a major investor – over $100 billion – in real estate. Independently, Nuveen's parent company TIAA has set aside $4.5 million to install View windows in its 730 Third Avenue midtown New York property – demonstrating its belief in the product’s ability to deliver financial, sustainability and health benefits.
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This change in demand patterns has been driven by a better understanding of the health benefits of protein in a balanced diet. Alongside this, there is a growing global middle class that is able to buy higher-value protein-rich snacks and on-the-go meals. The intersection of these trends has created a rising global demand for healthy, convenient animal and plant proteins. AGR Partners, Nuveen’s agribusiness investment specialist, is keenly aware of these trends and has made several investments that are expected to benefit from them. On the animal protein side, AGR has an ownership stake in Almark Foods, one of the largest producers of hard-cooked eggs and related egg products.
The company’s eggs are cooked, not boiled, which is a more cost-efficient and hygienic method that results in better uniformity and uses less water. The eggs are then automatically peeled, passed through a saline solution as an additional food safety step and placed into vacuum-sealed packages, which extend shelf life (thereby reducing food waste). Almark’s six-pack product is ideal for home consumption, while its two-pack is suited to on-the-go consumers.
AGR’s investment and operational assistance helped the company grow its footprint in the US south-west by constructing a new plant in Yuma, Arizona in 2018. This increased the company’s production capacity while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and freight charges to customers on the U.S.'s West Coast.
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This change in demand patterns has been driven by a better understanding of the health benefits of protein in a balanced diet. Alongside this, there is a growing global middle class that is able to buy higher-value protein-rich snacks and on-the-go meals. The intersection of these trends has created a rising global demand for healthy, convenient animal and plant proteins. AGR Partners, Nuveen’s agribusiness investment specialist, is keenly aware of these trends and has made several investments that are expected to benefit from them. On the animal protein side, AGR has an ownership stake in Almark Foods, one of the largest producers of hard-cooked eggs and related egg products.
The company’s eggs are cooked, not boiled, which is a more cost-efficient and hygienic method that results in better uniformity and uses less water. The eggs are then automatically peeled, passed through a saline solution as an additional food safety step and placed into vacuum-sealed packages, which extend shelf life (thereby reducing food waste). Almark’s six-pack product is ideal for home consumption, while its two-pack is suited to on-the-go consumers.
AGR’s investment and operational assistance helped the company grow its footprint in the US south-west by constructing a new plant in Yuma, Arizona in 2018. This increased the company’s production capacity while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and freight charges to customers on the U.S.'s West Coast.
We partnered with Verco Advisory Services and smart prop-tech provider Demand Logic. Described as the ‘fitbit for buildings’, Demand Logic transforms a basic building of bricks and mortar into a living ‘digital asset’ where energy data drives energy performance. To deploy the solution, we collaborated to develop an innovative commercial model, where the energy savings from the Demand Logic solution were guaranteed, underwritten by Verco Advisory Services. This de-risked the investment and ensured that our customers received the benefit of lower energy bills. The project, first implemented at 40 Holborn Viaduct in 2017, is on track to drive a 20% reduction in energy use over a four-year period. However, in a market where real estate has moved from a product to a service, we wanted to go further with a holistic offering to deliver top-quality space that drives customer satisfaction. This requires much more than optimizing energy performance alone. Our aim was to partner with an innovative wellbeing solutions provider to help shape their product into a best-in-class solution for the institutional market.
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We partnered with Verco Advisory Services and smart prop-tech provider Demand Logic. Described as the ‘fitbit for buildings’, Demand Logic transforms a basic building of bricks and mortar into a living ‘digital asset’ where energy data drives energy performance. To deploy the solution, we collaborated to develop an innovative commercial model, where the energy savings from the Demand Logic solution were guaranteed, underwritten by Verco Advisory Services. This de-risked the investment and ensured that our customers received the benefit of lower energy bills. The project, first implemented at 40 Holborn Viaduct in 2017, is on track to drive a 20% reduction in energy use over a four-year period. However, in a market where real estate has moved from a product to a service, we wanted to go further with a holistic offering to deliver top-quality space that drives customer satisfaction. This requires much more than optimizing energy performance alone. Our aim was to partner with an innovative wellbeing solutions provider to help shape their product into a best-in-class solution for the institutional market.
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Taking the lead from our parent company, we also recognize the importance of female representation on boards and committees across the global real estate function. The number of women spread over nine committees, accounts for 22%, a number we are continually aiming to increase through diversity initiatives.2 This compares to the average representation of women on REIT boards at 15.5%, which too has increased by 8 percentage points in the past decade.3
1 Note these figures are for Europe & Asia Pacific only.
2 Committees included are Global Executive Leadership Team, Europe & Asia Pacific Leadership Team, U.S. Leadership Team, European Investment Committee, Asia Pacific Investment Committee, European Real Estate Debt Investment Committee, U.S. Investment Committee, Europe & Asia Pacific Operating Committee, U.S. Operating Committee.
3 Wells Fargo & Co., 2018
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Taking the lead from our parent company, we also recognize the importance of female representation on boards and committees across the global real estate function. The number of women spread over nine committees, accounts for 22%, a number we are continually aiming to increase through diversity initiatives.2 This compares to the average representation of women on REIT boards at 15.5%, which too has increased by 8 percentage points in the past decade.3
1 Note these figures are for Europe & Asia Pacific only.
2 Committees included are Global Executive Leadership Team, Europe & Asia Pacific Leadership Team, U.S. Leadership Team, European Investment Committee, Asia Pacific Investment Committee, European Real Estate Debt Investment Committee, U.S. Investment Committee, Europe & Asia Pacific Operating Committee, U.S. Operating Committee.
3 Wells Fargo & Co., 2018
One hundred percent of the renewable energy generated is used on site. It boosts investment returns because the cost savings on reduced consumption of national-grid electricity is greater than revenue generated by exporting the same amount of electricity to the grid.
“Responsible property investment is about more than just reducing the carbon footprint. It’s about understanding and managing external risks that may jeopardize our investments. And it’s about identifying opportunities that will protect and enhance value in the face of changing environments.” Abigail Dean, Head of Sustainability, Real Estate
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One hundred percent of the renewable energy generated is used on site. It boosts investment returns because the cost savings on reduced consumption of national-grid electricity is greater than revenue generated by exporting the same amount of electricity to the grid.
“Responsible property investment is about more than just reducing the carbon footprint. It’s about understanding and managing external risks that may jeopardize our investments. And it’s about identifying opportunities that will protect and enhance value in the face of changing environments.” Abigail Dean, Head of Sustainability, Real Estate
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