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Walker & Dunlop Inc

Common Name
Walker & Dunlop
Country
United States
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Mortgage Finance
Employees
1,399
Ticker
WD
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Walker & Dunlop Inc. is a leading real estate finance company specializing in commercial mortgage origination and servicing across the United States. The firm primarily focuses on providing a broad ra...

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
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Walker & Dunlop’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Walker & Dunlop's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2024
a. Walker & Dunlop's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2024
b. Walker & Dunlop's ESG Report 2023
b. Walker & Dunlop's ESG Report 2023

Insights into Walker & Dunlop's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofWalker & Dunlop amounted to1,656metric 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 & Dunlopdecreased 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

202020212022202320240200400600800tCO2e+139%-40%-20%+4%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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.ab

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 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 1,302 tCOâ‚‚e 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.ab

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

2020202120222023202404509001.35 k1.8 ktCO2e
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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 5of 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

2020202120222023202405 k10 k15 k20 ktCO2e+56%+506%+21%+5%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 emissionshave increased by 1,107.83%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

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.ab

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 tCOâ‚‚e(80.7%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 2,141.15 tCOâ‚‚e(10.96%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 1,333 tCOâ‚‚e(6.82%)

Walker & Dunlop's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(11.0%)Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(6.8%)Investments(Cat. 15)(80.7%)

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 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 1,132 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.31 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Walker & Dunlop's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202001,00010,000100,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)HPalomar HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 222 tCO2eRevenue: $M 554Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MIPG PhotonicsYear: 2024Scope 1: 41,764 tCO2eRevenue: $M 977Scope 1 Intensity: 42.74 tCO2e/$MAssociated Banc-CorpYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,558 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,029Scope 1 Intensity: 3.46 tCO2e/$MSLMYear: 2023Scope 1: 157 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,809Scope 1 Intensity: 0.09 tCO2e/$MHHHorace Mann EducatorsYear: 2024Scope 1: 459 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,550Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$MSEI InvestmentsYear: 2023Scope 1: 117 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,921Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MBread Financial HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 933 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,838Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MUnited BanksharesYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,959 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,047Scope 1 Intensity: 1.87 tCO2e/$MEnact HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 196 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,205Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MRadian GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 35 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,290Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MBancorpYear: 2023Scope 1: 304 tCO2eRevenue: $M 466Scope 1 Intensity: 0.65 tCO2e/$MDun & BradstreetYear: 2024Scope 1: 634 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,381Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$MCsg Systems InternationalYear: 2021Scope 1: 573 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,047Scope 1 Intensity: 0.55 tCO2e/$MRLIYear: 2023Scope 1: 304 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,524Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MPiper Sandler CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 539 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,475Scope 1 Intensity: 0.37 tCO2e/$MMorningstarYear: 2024Scope 1: 239 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,274Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MBannerYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,190 tCO2eRevenue: $M 603Scope 1 Intensity: 1.97 tCO2e/$MTravelers CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,069 tCO2eRevenue: $M 46,430Scope 1 Intensity: 0.41 tCO2e/$MFirst Republic BankYear: 2021Scope 1: 3,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,960Scope 1 Intensity: 0.60 tCO2e/$MAres CapitalYear: 2021Scope 1: 47 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,681Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MFlagstar BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,767 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,584Scope 1 Intensity: 1.46 tCO2e/$MAffiliated Managers GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 229 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,041Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MFreedom HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,541 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,635Scope 1 Intensity: 0.94 tCO2e/$MWalker & DunlopYear: 2024Scope 1: 354 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,132Scope 1 Intensity: 0.31 tCO2e/$M

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 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.37, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Walker & Dunlop rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Walker & Dunlop ranked 12 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.ab

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

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