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Piper Sandler

Piper Sandler Companies, commonly referred to as Piper Sandler, is a leading investment bank and asset management firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1895, the firm has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including the Midwest and the West Coast. Specialising in investment banking, public finance, and asset management, Piper Sandler is renowned for its expertise in serving clients across various sectors, including healthcare, technology, and consumer products. With a commitment to delivering tailored financial solutions, Piper Sandler offers a unique blend of advisory services and capital markets expertise. The firm has achieved notable milestones, including significant transactions and strategic partnerships that have solidified its market position. Recognised for its innovative approach and client-centric philosophy, Piper Sandler continues to be a trusted partner for businesses seeking to navigate complex financial landscapes.

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38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Piper Sandler's score of 38 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Piper Sandler's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Piper Sandler reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,971,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 455,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,538,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 32,978,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from capital goods (about 22,508,000 kg CO2e), business travel (approximately 2,098,000 kg CO2e), and employee commute (around 2,937,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, the company’s total emissions were about 15,600,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 412,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,870,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 12,320,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2021, saw total emissions of approximately 14,900,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 656,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,560,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 11,700,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Piper Sandler has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of defined reduction strategies highlights a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Overall, Piper Sandler's emissions data reflects a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, indicating the need for enhanced strategies to address indirect emissions across their value chain.

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Scope 1
656,000
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Scope 2
2,560,000
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Scope 3
11,700,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Piper Sandler's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Piper Sandler is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Piper Sandler is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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