ESG-focused products

Invest like the future is watching.

Responsible Investing (RI) is an approach that integrates relevant environment, social and governance (ESG) factors, alongside traditional financial criteria, into the investment process. RI enables you to seek competitive returns while making a positive impact.

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Investing in a brighter future

As champions of RI for over 50 years, TIAA and Nuveen, our investment manager, can help you invest responsibly and confidently. We offer a variety of ESG-focused products across investment styles.

Investment Type and focus Approach Morningstar Category

Nuveen Large Cap Responsible Equity FundOpens in a new window

TRSCX

Equity mutual fund: Features companies with leadership in ESG performance relative to their peers. QuantitativeOpens dialog Large Blend

Nuveen International Responsible Equity FundOpens in a new window

TSOEX

Equity mutual fund: Invests in international companies demonstrating ESG leadership QuantitativeOpens dialog Foreign Large Blend

Nuveen Winslow Large-Cap Growth ESG FundOpens in a new window

NWCFX

Equity mutual fund: Features companies displaying ESG characteristics, with a focus on sustainability   ActiveOpens dialog Large Growth

Nuveen Core Impact Bond FundOpens in a new window

TSBHX

Fixed income mutual fund: Invests in securities exhibiting ESG leadership and/or direct and measurable environmental and social impact ActiveOpens dialog Intermediate Core Bond

Nuveen Green Bond FundOpens in a new window

TGRMX

Fixed income mutual fund: Features securities demonstrating direct and measurable environmental impact ActiveOpens dialog Intermediate Core-Plus Bond

Nuveen Short Duration Impact Bond FundOpens in a new window

TSDDX

Fixed income mutual fund: Invests in securities exhibiting ESG leadership and/or direct and measurable environmental and social impact ActiveOpens dialog Short-Term Bond
Type and focus
Equity mutual fund: Features companies with leadership in ESG performance relative to their peers.
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Large Blend
Type and focus
Equity mutual fund: Invests in international companies demonstrating ESG leadership
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Foreign Large Blend
Type and focus
Equity mutual fund: Features companies displaying ESG characteristics, with a focus on sustainability  
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Large Growth
Type and focus
Fixed income mutual fund: Invests in securities exhibiting ESG leadership and/or direct and measurable environmental and social impact
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Intermediate Core Bond
Type and focus
Fixed income mutual fund: Features securities demonstrating direct and measurable environmental impact
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Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
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Fixed income mutual fund: Invests in securities exhibiting ESG leadership and/or direct and measurable environmental and social impact
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Short-Term Bond

Creating a portfolio with purpose

With over $90 billion in RI-focused strategies under management1, we have the expertise and resources to help you invest in your future and the planet's.

Ready to make an impact?

Whatever your goals, you can align your portfolio to drive positive change.

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1Based on assets under management as of December 31, 2024.

Funds that invest in foreign securities are subject to special risks, including currency fluctuation and political and economic instability.

The value and income generated by bonds and other debt securities will fluctuate based on interest rates. If rates rise, the value of these investments generally drops. Taxable fixed income securities are subject to credit risk, interest rate risk, foreign risk, and currency risk.

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.

ESG integration is the consideration of financially material 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.

This material is for informational or educational purposes only and is not fiduciary investment advice, or a securities, investment strategy, or insurance product recommendation. This material does not consider an individual’s own objectives or circumstances which should be the basis of any investment decision.

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