Piper Sandler Companies
Piper Sandler Companies's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Piper Sandler Companies completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Piper Sandler Companies has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Piper Sandler Companies's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Piper Sandler Companies amounted to 2,999 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Piper Sandler Companies increased by 0.2%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Piper Sandler Companies's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Piper Sandler Companies's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Piper Sandler Companies were 539 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Piper Sandler Companies reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Piper Sandler Companies's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 17.84%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Piper Sandler Companies's Scope 1 emissions increased by 18.46%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Piper Sandler Companies's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Piper Sandler Companies reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,393 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,460 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Piper Sandler Companies reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Piper Sandler Companies's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Piper Sandler Companies's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Piper Sandler Companies use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Piper Sandler Companies reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Piper Sandler Companies's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Piper Sandler Companies's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Piper Sandler Companies reported 33,444 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Piper Sandler Companies includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Piper Sandler Companies's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Piper Sandler Companies's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Piper Sandler Companies reported total Scope 3 emissions of 33,444 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 95.54% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 4.46% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Piper Sandler Companies reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Piper Sandler Companies's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 185.85%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Piper Sandler Companies's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Piper Sandler Companies's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Piper Sandler Companies disclose?
In 2024, Piper Sandler Companies reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Piper Sandler Companies's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Piper Sandler Companies's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 17,637 tCO₂e (52.73%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 6,574 tCO₂e (19.66%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 5,228 tCO₂e (15.63%)
Piper Sandler Companies's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Piper Sandler Companies’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Piper Sandler Companies reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 539 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,475 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.37 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Piper Sandler Companies's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Piper Sandler Companies's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Piper Sandler Companies reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.37 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.11, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Piper Sandler Companies rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Piper Sandler Companies ranked 17 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Piper Sandler Companies is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Piper Sandler Companies's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Piper Sandler Companies reported a total carbon footprint of 36,443 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.31% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Piper Sandler Companies's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.77% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.75%.a