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American Campus Communities
Education ServicesUnited States
Last verified 10 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
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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 organisation in the education services industry, reported its most recent carbon emissions for 2024. The company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 15,976,000 kg CO2e, and its Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were around 122,329,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 12,413,000 kg CO2e for the same year.
Looking back, in 2023, American Campus Communities recorded total emissions of about 134,351,000 kg CO2e. This included approximately 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, their total emissions were around 154,127,000 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 19,681,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 124,424,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 10,021,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3.
American Campus Communities has not publicly disclosed specific carbon reduction targets or commitments, such as Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets or participation in 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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