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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.

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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 slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were about 19,681,000 kg CO2e, and a significant reduction in Scope 2 emissions, which were approximately 124,424,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. Despite these reductions, American Campus Communities has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to disclose its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact. Overall, while American Campus Communities has made progress in reducing its carbon footprint, further commitments and initiatives may be necessary to enhance its climate strategy and align with industry standards for sustainability.

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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.

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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. This request for American Campus Communities is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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American Campus Communities is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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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