TIAA & Nuveen must take responsibility for the impacts of their land speculation in the Brazilian Cerrado

We, the undersigned—academics, environmental advocates, TIAA-clients, and concerned citizens—are alarmed by TIAA’s role in the Brazilian farmland market, especially in the Cerrado, a vital biome for biodiversity, peasant farmers and Indigenous communities. Within the Cerrado region, Nuveen’s data indicates a significant role in rural land markets, with over 1 million acres in Brazil and 3 million globally. Financial …

TIAA-Divest!’s Demand Letter

On May 12th, 2020 TIAA-Divest! delivered our demand letter to TIAA board members and executives. Signed by 75 allied groups, this letter lays out the basis for TIAA-Divest’s activism. Maureen O’Hara, Chair The Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility Committee of the Board of Trustees TIAA 730 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017  May 12, 2020 …