Walker & Dunlop Inc
Walker & Dunlop's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Walker & Dunlop's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Walker & Dunlop amounted to 1,705 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Walker & Dunlop decreased by 19.61%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Walker & Dunlop's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Walker & Dunlop's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Walker & Dunlop were 339 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Walker & Dunlop reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Walker & Dunlop's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 14.14%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Walker & Dunlop's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 20.24%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Walker & Dunlop's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Walker & Dunlop reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 1,366 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
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 39.53%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Walker & Dunlop's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 19.46% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Walker & Dunlop use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Walker & Dunlop reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, Walker & Dunlop reported 18,595.06 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Walker & Dunlop includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Walker & Dunlop's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Walker & Dunlop's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Walker & Dunlop reported total Scope 3 emissions of 18,595.06 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 18.66% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 81.34% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Walker & Dunlop reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Walker & Dunlop's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 1,046.43%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Walker & Dunlop's Scope 3 emissions increased by 21.43%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Walker & Dunlop disclose?
In 2023, Walker & Dunlop reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Walker & Dunlop's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Investments (Cat. 15): 15,125.37 tCOâ‚‚e (81.34%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 1,744.8 tCOâ‚‚e (9.38%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 1,235.92 tCOâ‚‚e (6.65%)
Walker & Dunlop's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Walker & Dunlop's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Walker & Dunlop reported a total carbon footprint of 20,300.06 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.43% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Walker & Dunlop's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.6% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.73%.