Walker & Dunlop, a leading commercial real estate services firm, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across major metropolitan regions. Founded in 1937, the company has established itself as a key player in the industry, specialising in multifamily and commercial property financing, investment sales, and loan servicing. With a diverse portfolio of core services, Walker & Dunlop stands out for its innovative approach to capital solutions and its commitment to client success. The firm has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest providers of capital to the multifamily sector in the U.S. and consistently ranking among the top commercial real estate finance companies. Its strong market position is underscored by a reputation for integrity and excellence, making Walker & Dunlop a trusted partner in the commercial real estate landscape.
How does Walker And Dunlop's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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In 2023, Walker & Dunlop, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,956,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 339,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling, accounted for about 1,366,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 18,595,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from the value chain, such as business travel and employee commuting. Walker & Dunlop has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor do they participate in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that all reported figures are independently sourced from Walker & Dunlop, Inc. Overall, while Walker & Dunlop has made strides in transparency regarding their emissions, the lack of reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate commitments.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 334,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 825,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 2,970,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Walker And Dunlop's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 21% last year and increased by approximately 526% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 81% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Walker And Dunlop has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

