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W.p. Carey Inc

Common Name
W.p. Carey
Country
United States
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Diversified
Employees
199
Ticker
WPC
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Description
W. P. Carey Inc. is a leading real estate investment trust specializing in net lease properties leased to single tenants under triple net (NNN) leases. It owns a large, diversified portfolio of 1,682 ...

W.p. Carey's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, W.p. Carey 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, W.p. Carey has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
4,800a
3,888a
3,875b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
0a
9,139a
11,412b
Location-Based
7,842a
9,045a
11,572b
Total Scope 3
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
3.0322a
2.2327a
2.6199b
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a. W.p. Carey's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2024
b. W.p. Carey's ESG Report 2023

Insights into W.p. Carey's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of W.p. Carey amounted to 12,642 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 W.p. Carey decreased by 2.25%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

W.p. Carey's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20222023202401.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e0%+23%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are W.p. Carey's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of W.p. Carey were 4,800 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has W.p. Carey reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, W.p. Carey's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 23.87%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), W.p. Carey's Scope 1 emissions increased by 23.46%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are W.p. Carey's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, W.p. Carey reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 7,842 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has W.p. Carey reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, W.p. Carey's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 32.23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), W.p. Carey's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 13.3% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does W.p. Carey use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, W.p. Carey reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

W.p. Carey's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20222023202403 k6 k9 k12 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into W.p. Carey’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, W.p. Carey reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,800 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,583 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.03 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

W.p. Carey's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

205005,000100,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1002001,0002,00010,000Revenues (Millions of USD)American Healthcare REITYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,214 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,071Scope 1 Intensity: 21.84 tCO2e/$MBrixmor Property GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,414 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,245Scope 1 Intensity: 2.74 tCO2e/$MFederal RealtyYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,186 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,202Scope 1 Intensity: 2.65 tCO2e/$MCamden Property TrustYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,163 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,544Scope 1 Intensity: 9.17 tCO2e/$MAGNC InvestmentYear: 2023Scope 1: 1 tCO2eRevenue: $M 250Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MEquity LifeStyle PropertiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 17,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,404Scope 1 Intensity: 12.60 tCO2e/$MAmerican Homes 4 RentYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,532 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,729Scope 1 Intensity: 7.83 tCO2e/$MGaming and Leisure PropertiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 20 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,444Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MUDRYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,933 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,672Scope 1 Intensity: 9.53 tCO2e/$MRegency CentersYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,179 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,454Scope 1 Intensity: 2.19 tCO2e/$MSun CommunitiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 36,636 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,200Scope 1 Intensity: 11.45 tCO2e/$MMid-America Apartment CommunitiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,242 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,191Scope 1 Intensity: 2.85 tCO2e/$MKimco RealtyYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,165 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,037Scope 1 Intensity: 2.04 tCO2e/$MEssex Property TrustYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,969 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,774Scope 1 Intensity: 16.33 tCO2e/$MIcadeYear: 2024Scope 1: 2 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,538Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MMirvac GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,371 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,609Scope 1 Intensity: 5.82 tCO2e/$MFibra Uno Administracion SCYear: 2024Scope 1: 621 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,355Scope 1 Intensity: 0.46 tCO2e/$MLand Securities GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 10,330 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,076Scope 1 Intensity: 9.60 tCO2e/$MStockland CorporationYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,905 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,994Scope 1 Intensity: 0.96 tCO2e/$MCovivioYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,916 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,327Scope 1 Intensity: 7.47 tCO2e/$MGoodman GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,388 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,453Scope 1 Intensity: 3.71 tCO2e/$MEmpire State Realty TrustYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,178 tCO2eRevenue: $M 740Scope 1 Intensity: 4.30 tCO2e/$MBroadstone Net LeaseYear: 2024Scope 1: 361 tCO2eRevenue: $M 432Scope 1 Intensity: 0.84 tCO2e/$MVICI PropertiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 821 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,849Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MW.p. CareyYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,583Scope 1 Intensity: 3.03 tCO2e/$M

How does W.p. Carey's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, W.p. Carey reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.28, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does W.p. Carey rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, W.p. Carey ranked 13 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

W.p. Carey is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

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