Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. (often referred to as ELS) is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1992, the company has established a strong presence in the manufactured home and recreational vehicle (RV) community sectors, primarily operating across the United States and Canada. ELS focuses on acquiring, developing, and managing a diverse portfolio of properties, including manufactured home communities and RV resorts, which are distinguished by their high-quality amenities and strategic locations. With a commitment to enhancing the living experience for residents, Equity Lifestyle Properties has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a market leader in the industry. The company’s dedication to sustainable practices and community engagement further solidifies its reputation as a trusted name in the real estate sector.
How does Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.'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.
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Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.'s score of 27 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 50,155,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 17,808,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 32,347,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 84,301,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, the company has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2021, total emissions were about 202,230,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions at 17,041,000 kg CO2e and 30,979,000 kg CO2e, respectively. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions in 2021 were significantly high, primarily due to waste generated in operations. Despite these figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or initiatives from Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. regarding their carbon emissions. The absence of specific climate pledges or science-based targets indicates a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy. The company operates within an industry context that increasingly prioritises climate commitments, making it essential for them to establish clear reduction goals to align with global climate action efforts.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 18,291,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 33,088,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 64,306,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. 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.