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American Campus Communities
Education ServicesUnited States
Last verified 16 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
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American Campus Communities's reported carbon emissions
American Campus Communities, a US-based provider of education services, reported approximately 150.7 million kg CO2e in total emissions for 2024. This figure comprises about 16.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 122.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and around 12.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 134.4 million kg CO2e, including about 19.4 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 102.4 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 12.6 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. For 2022, total emissions stood at approximately 154.1 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 19.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 124.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 10.0 million kg CO2e.
American Campus Communities has disclosed its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, although some data points for Scope 3, such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commute, are currently missing. The company has not publicly committed to any specific reduction targets or initiatives like Science Based Targets (SBTi) or The Climate Pledge.
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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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