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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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36

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 36 is higher than 87% 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, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 455,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 2,538,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 32,978,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which includes significant contributions from capital goods (about 22,508,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 2,098,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, the firm’s total emissions were about 15,600,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 412,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions around 2,870,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were about 12,320,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial reliance on indirect emissions. The 2021 data shows total emissions of about 14,900,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 656,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 2,560,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 11,700,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Piper Sandler has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the organisation.

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Scope 1
656,000
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Scope 2
2,560,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
11,700,000
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00,000,000

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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Piper Sandler is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Piper Sandler is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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