Institutional InvestorsBusiness Banking Open an accountGet Help Retire Invest Bank Learn About TIAA Search LOG IN HOW WE INVEST Responsible investing Seeking competitive returns while making a positive impact TIAA's expertise, innovation and resources have enabled Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, to establish a leadership position in responsible investing: enhancing long-term performance, managing risk and creating opportunity. Read more about this approach. What’s on this page: Spotlight Principles Insights The Numbers Themes Take Action PRINCIPLES How Nuveen invests responsibly At Nuveen, responsible investing is more than a philosophy; it is an essential part of our history and our future. We believe that three principles are critical to unlocking investment potential: ESG INTEGRATION We incorporate material environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into our investment process using ESG data, research and tools. ENGAGEMENT We use our influence with companies to help improve ESG management, performance and disclosure. IMPACT We measure, manage and drive positive environmental and social impact through our investing practices. We evaluate investments based on the following factors: ENVIRONMENTAL Climate impact, energy consumption, waste management and natural resources SOCIAL Human rights, diversity, health/safety and supply chain management GOVERNANCE Corporate leadership, business ethics and disclosure/transparency Explore ESG-Focused Investment Options THE NUMBERS A pioneer in responsible investing With over 5 decades of responsible investing leadership, Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, has a history of investing by example. $1.1T+ Top 5 30+ Years of In assets committed to UN Principles for RI1 Sustainable Fund asset manager2 Impact investing experience3 850+ $38B+ 14 Consecutive Nuveen investment professionals trained on climate-risk management4 In ESG-focused strategies5 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Awards6 ESG-Focused Investments Learn More On These Key Initiatives 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. The Investment Snapshots detailed above provide examples of how TIAA’s portfolio managers evaluate property and security investments. All information shown is historical, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be deemed as a recommendation to buy or sell the assets shown or related products. Certain products and services may not be available to all entities or persons. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 1 Based on assets under management as of December 31, 2020. 2 Morningstar Sustainable Funds U.S. Landscape Report, Feb 2021. 3 Nuveen defines impact investing according to the Global Impact Investing Network, "GIIN" (https://thegiin.org/impact-investing/) definition: Impact investments are investments made with the intention to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return. 4 As of December 31, 2020. 5 Based on assets under management as of March 31, 2021. 6 2021 Energy Star Awards. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are honoring 206 ENERGY STAR partners from 39 states for their outstanding leadership in reducing American energy bills and tackling climate change. ENERGY STAR® is the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency, providing simple, credible, and unbiased information that consumers and businesses rely on to make well-informed decisions. Each year, EPA’S ENERGY STAR program honors a group of businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy achievements. ENERGY STAR Award Winners lead their industries in the production and sale of energy-efficient products and services, and in the development and adoption of strategies that provide substantial savings in the buildings where we work, and in our homes. All these efforts contribute to reduced emissions and a create a healthy environment. Winners are selected from a network of thousands of ENERGY STAR partners. 7 Top 50 Companies for Diversity – DiversityInc (2013–2021) This material is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute fiduciary investment advice under ERISA, a securities recommendation under all securities laws, or an insurance product recommendation under state insurance laws or regulations. This material does not take into account any specific objectives or circumstances of any particular investor, or suggest any specific course of action. Investment decisions should be made based on the investor’s own objectives and circumstances. 1655327 Not a customer yet? 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