Nuveen sets sights on achieving net zero emissions across $133bn property portfolio

Cecilia Keating
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Real estate investment manager vows to decarbonise its assets in line with global climate goals by developing net zero business plan for every building in its portfolio

Nuveen Real Estate has committed to delivering net zero emissions across its $133bn portfolio of assets by 2040, citing the need to future proof its investments and reduce its existing assets' exposure...

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