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Avalonbay Communities

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., commonly referred to as AvalonBay, is a prominent real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1978, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including the East Coast, West Coast, and the Pacific Northwest. Specialising in the development, redevelopment, and management of high-quality apartment communities, AvalonBay is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovative living solutions. With a portfolio that includes over 290 communities, AvalonBay stands out for its focus on creating vibrant, amenity-rich environments that enhance the living experience. The company has achieved notable milestones, including being listed on the S&P 500, reflecting its strong market position and financial stability. AvalonBay's dedication to customer satisfaction and community engagement further solidifies its reputation as a leader in the multifamily housing industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Avalonbay 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.

45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate 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

Avalonbay Communities's score of 45 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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Avalonbay Communities's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, AvalonBay Communities reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 15,389,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of about 23,316,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 53% per square foot by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline year. Additionally, AvalonBay is committed to a 47% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per square foot within the same timeframe. In 2022, AvalonBay's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 15,285,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (market-based) totalled around 26,274,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a consistent effort to manage and reduce emissions across its operations. AvalonBay's overall emissions strategy aligns with industry standards, focusing on intensity-based targets that are crucial for mitigating climate change impacts. The company has not yet committed to a net-zero target but is actively working towards significant reductions in its carbon footprint.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Avalonbay Communities's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is 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. This request for Avalonbay Communities is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Avalonbay Communities is participating in some 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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