WP Carey Inc

Common Name
WP Carey
Country
United States
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Diversified
Employees
203
Ticker
WPC
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
W. P. Carey Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in diverse property holdings globally. Its primary function is to acquire, manage, and lease net-leased asset...

WP Carey's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, WP 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, WP Carey has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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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 WP Carey’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. WP Carey's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2024
a. WP Carey's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2024
b. WP Carey's ESG Report 2023
b. WP Carey's ESG Report 2023

Insights into WP Carey's Operational Emissions

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

WP Carey's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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

What are WP Carey's Scope 1 emissions?

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

Has WP Carey reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

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

Compared to the previous year (2023), WP 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 WP Carey's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, WP 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 WP Carey reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, WP 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. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), WP 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 WP Carey use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

WP Carey's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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

Insights into WP Carey’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, WP 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

WP Carey's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

101002,00020,000200,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005001,0005,00010,000Revenues (Millions of USD)NNN REITYear: 2024Scope 1: 108 tCO2eRevenue: $M 869Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MRegency CentersYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,179 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,454Scope 1 Intensity: 2.19 tCO2e/$MEmpire State Realty TrustYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,178 tCO2eRevenue: $M 740Scope 1 Intensity: 4.30 tCO2e/$MDouglas EmmettYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,773 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,020Scope 1 Intensity: 6.64 tCO2e/$MCubeSmartYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,326 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,050Scope 1 Intensity: 6.97 tCO2e/$MGaming and Leisure PropertiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 20 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,444Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MAlexandria Real Estate EquitiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,507 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,050Scope 1 Intensity: 35.58 tCO2e/$MSBA CommunicationsYear: 2023Scope 1: 10,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,712Scope 1 Intensity: 3.76 tCO2e/$MBXPYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,637 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,408Scope 1 Intensity: 3.71 tCO2e/$MMid-America Apartment CommunitiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,070 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,149Scope 1 Intensity: 2.83 tCO2e/$MExtra Space StorageYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,171 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,257Scope 1 Intensity: 11.41 tCO2e/$MBroadstone Net LeaseYear: 2024Scope 1: 361 tCO2eRevenue: $M 432Scope 1 Intensity: 0.84 tCO2e/$MVICI PropertiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 524 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,611Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MKimco RealtyYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,165 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,037Scope 1 Intensity: 2.04 tCO2e/$MEquity ResidentialYear: 2022Scope 1: 68,855 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,735Scope 1 Intensity: 25.17 tCO2e/$MUrban Edge PropertiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 596 tCO2eRevenue: $M 445Scope 1 Intensity: 1.34 tCO2e/$MBrixmor Property GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,414 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,245Scope 1 Intensity: 2.74 tCO2e/$MAvalonBay CommunitiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,335 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,914Scope 1 Intensity: 7.32 tCO2e/$MEssex Property TrustYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,969 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,774Scope 1 Intensity: 16.33 tCO2e/$MCentury CommunitiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 10,562 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,692Scope 1 Intensity: 2.86 tCO2e/$MInvitation HomesYear: 2022Scope 1: 5,158 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,238Scope 1 Intensity: 2.30 tCO2e/$MPublic StorageYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,399 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,696Scope 1 Intensity: 6.90 tCO2e/$MCoStar GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,710 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,736Scope 1 Intensity: 2.09 tCO2e/$MWP CareyYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,583Scope 1 Intensity: 3.03 tCO2e/$M

How does WP Carey's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, WP Carey reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.86 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does WP Carey rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, WP Carey ranked 13 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

WP 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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