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American Campus Communities

American Campus Communities, Inc. (ACC) is a leading provider of student housing in the United States, headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1993, the company has established itself as a key player in the real estate industry, focusing on the development, management, and ownership of high-quality student accommodation across major university markets. With a portfolio that includes over 200 properties, ACC offers unique living experiences tailored to the needs of students, featuring modern amenities and community-focused environments. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. As a publicly traded entity, American Campus Communities has achieved significant milestones, including being listed on the New York Stock Exchange, solidifying its position as a trusted leader in the student housing sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does American Campus Communities'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.

36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Education Services 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

American Campus Communities's score of 36 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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American Campus Communities's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, American Campus Communities reported total carbon emissions of approximately 102,397,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, 19,386,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, and 12,567,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 19,681,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and a significant reduction in Scope 2 emissions, which fell from 124,424,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. Despite these reductions, American Campus Communities has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The company’s emissions data highlights its ongoing efforts to manage and reduce its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.

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20222023
Scope 1
19,681,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
124,424,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
10,021,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. American Campus Communities's primary industry is Education services (80), 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. American Campus Communities 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.

American Campus Communities 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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