Insurance Asset Risk Awards 2025 - UK & Europe

Biodiversity/natural capital investment initiative of the year: Nuveen

As a global investment leader managing $1.3trn in assets, Nuveen has demonstrated exceptional expertise in integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles across a diverse portfolio of public and private assets. Its Nature Positive Investment Framework (NPF) aligns investments with nature restoration goals, targeting net positivity by 2030 and full restoration by 2050.

The NPF initiative in Poland, led by Nuveen Natural Capital, is focused on making farming businesses more resilient while enhancing nature, climate, and, through that, helping the people. The initiative encourages sustainable farming practices through a legally binding agreement between landlords and tenants, ensuring measurable environmental improvements. In doing so, it improves soil health by implementing regenerative agricultural techniques such as crop rotation, reduced tillage, and organic matter enhancement. It also prevents water pollution through reducing run-off and chemical use, to protect local water bodies. And it reduces greenhouse gas emissions by promoting carbon-efficient farming through sustainable land management.

By combining financial expertise with sustainability leadership, Nuveen has demonstrated that economic growth and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand. This commitment has earned Nuveen recognition in the 2025 Insurance Asset Risk Awards.