As part of NordSIP’s ESGPresso Lungo series of insightful interviews with sustainable investment experts, Aline Reichenberg Gustafsson talked to Amy O’Brien, Global Head of Responsible Investing at Nuveen, a TIAA Company. They explore nature-oriented investment solutions, and discuss how the typical hurdles investors face can be overcome, as well as the differences and similarities between climate- and nature-oriented investments. Important disclosures The statements contained herein represent the views and opinions of Nuveen as of the date of production/writing and may change without notice at any time based on market and/or other conditions and may not come to pass. All investments carry a certain degree of risk, including possible loss of principal, and there is no assurance that an investment will provide positive performance over any period of time. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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. Nuveen considers ESG integration to be 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. Pensions & Investments, 09 Oct 2024. Rankings based on total worldwide farmland and timberland assets under management as of 30 Jun 2024 as reported by each responding asset manager updated annually. Podcast was recorded on 19 May 2025. Featured Speaker: Amy O’Brien, Global Head of Responsible Investing, Nuveen Nuveen, LLC provides investment solutions through its investment specialists 1.3T$ in AUM as of 31 March 2025