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Sun Communities

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Sun Communities, Inc., a leading player in the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle (RV) industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1975, the company has established a strong presence across key operational regions, including the Midwest, Southeast, and Southwest. Specialising in the acquisition, development, and management of manufactured home communities and RV resorts, Sun Communities offers unique living experiences that cater to diverse lifestyles. Their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has positioned them as a trusted name in the industry. With a portfolio that includes over 400 properties, Sun Communities has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for excellence in property management. Their innovative approach and focus on community development continue to set them apart in a competitive market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sun 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.

56

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Sun Communities's score of 56 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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Sun Communities's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Sun Communities reported total carbon emissions of approximately 712,092,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 36,636,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 145,479,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 529,978,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 4,991,024,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 38,505,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 148,680,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 4,803,839,000 kg CO2e. Sun Communities has set an ambitious target to achieve a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2045, starting from 2023. This commitment aligns with their long-term goal of reaching net zero emissions. The company has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in their climate impact reporting. The emissions data is sourced directly from Sun Communities, Inc., with no cascading from a parent organisation. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives to mitigate its carbon footprint and enhance its environmental performance.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
7,827,000
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00,000,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
72,402,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
10,039,000
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sun 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 Sun Communities is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Sun 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
Reduction Actions

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