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Century Communities

Century Communities, Inc., a prominent player in the homebuilding industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates across key regions including the West, Southeast, and Texas. Founded in 2002, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in residential construction, focusing on single-family homes, townhomes, and active adult communities. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Century Communities offers a diverse range of homes that cater to various lifestyles and budgets. Their unique approach includes energy-efficient designs and customizable options, setting them apart in a competitive market. Notable achievements include a strong market presence and recognition for their customer-centric service, solidifying their reputation as a trusted homebuilder.

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How does Century 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.

27

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Century Communities's score of 27 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Century Communities's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Century Communities reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,437,369,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 3,099,000 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 9,074,000 kg CO2e, all from purchased electricity. The most significant contribution came from Scope 3 emissions, which reached about 2,437,369,000 kg CO2e, with major sources including the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. In 2021, the company recorded total emissions of about 2,449,542,000 kg CO2e, showing a slight decrease from the previous year. The breakdown included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 3,765,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 10,886,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions again being the largest at around 2,818,982,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Century 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 operates within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability, and while it has made strides in reporting its emissions, further commitments may be necessary to align with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
3,283,000
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Scope 2
9,684,000
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Scope 3
2,357,304,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Century Communities's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is very 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. Century Communities is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Century Communities is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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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