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American Campus Communities

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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.

29

Industry Benchmark

American Campus Communities's score of 36 is higher than 67% 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 134,351,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 19,386,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 102,397,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 12,567,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In comparison, the previous year, 2022, the total emissions were about 154,127,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 19,681,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 124,424,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 10,021,000 kg CO2e. Despite the overall reduction in emissions from 2022 to 2023, American Campus Communities has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company does not appear to inherit emissions data from any parent organisation, indicating that all reported figures are derived directly from their operations. American Campus Communities continues to focus on sustainability, but further details on specific climate pledges or initiatives are not available at this time.

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20222023
Scope 1
19,681,000
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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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