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American Campus Communities
Education ServicesUnited States
Last verified 19 days agoamericancampus.com
American Campus Communities, often referred to as ACC, is a leading provider of student housing in the United States, headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1993, the company has established itself within the education services industry, focusing primarily on developing, managing, and owning high-quality student accommodation.
With a portfolio that spans major operational regions across the US, ACC offers unique living experiences tailored to the needs of students, including fully furnished apartments and a range of amenities designed to foster community and academic success. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being publicly traded and recognised as one of the largest owners and managers of student housing in the country.
ACC's commitment to quality and innovation sets it apart in the competitive landscape of student housing, making it a preferred choice for educational institutions and students alike.
31
DitchCarbon score
+8 vs industry average
American Campus Communities’s score of 31 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Education Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.092
20182025
The Education Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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American Campus Communities's reported carbon emissions
American Campus Communities, a US-based education services provider, reported its 2024 Scope 1 emissions at 15,976,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 122,329,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 12,413,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, the company's total reported emissions were 134,351,000 kg CO2e, comprising 19,386,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 102,397,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 12,567,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2022, total reported emissions stood at 154,127,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 19,681,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 124,424,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 10,021,000 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or commitments through SBTi or other initiatives.
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American Campus Communities’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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