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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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 0000000 |
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.  b | 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 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.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 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.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
- 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.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 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 0.26, 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 15 out of 23 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.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