Walker & Dunlop Inc
Walker & Dunlop's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Walker & Dunlop 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).
Walker & Dunlop has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Walker & Dunlop's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Walker & Dunlop amounted to 1,656 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 Walker & Dunlop decreased by 2.87%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Walker & Dunlop's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Walker & Dunlop's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Walker & Dunlop were 354 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Walker & Dunlop reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Walker & Dunlop's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 19.19%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Walker & Dunlop's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.42%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Walker & Dunlop's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Walker & Dunlop reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,302 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Walker & Dunlop reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Walker & Dunlop's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 32.99%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Walker & Dunlop's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Walker & Dunlop 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Walker & Dunlop use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Walker & Dunlop reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Walker & Dunlop's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Walker & Dunlop's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Walker & Dunlop reported 19,591 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 Walker & Dunlop includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 6 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
Walker & Dunlop's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Walker & Dunlop's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Walker & Dunlop reported total Scope 3 emissions of 19,591 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 19.3% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 80.7% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Walker & Dunlop reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Walker & Dunlop's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 1,107.83%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Walker & Dunlop's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Walker & Dunlop 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Walker & Dunlop disclose?
In 2024, Walker & Dunlop reported emissions for 5 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 Walker & Dunlop's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Walker & Dunlop's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 15,766 tCO₂e (80.7%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 2,141.15 tCO₂e (10.96%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 1,333 tCO₂e (6.82%)
Walker & Dunlop's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Walker & Dunlop’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Walker & Dunlop reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 354 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,132 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.31 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Walker & Dunlop's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Walker & Dunlop's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Walker & Dunlop reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.31 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.24 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Walker & Dunlop rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Walker & Dunlop ranked 13 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Walker & Dunlop is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Walker & Dunlop's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Walker & Dunlop reported a total carbon footprint of 21,247 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.66% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Walker & Dunlop's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.21% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.13%. a