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Sun Communities

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.

34

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Sun Communities's score of 34 is higher than 87% 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 2023, Sun Communities reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,991,024,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 38,505,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 148,680,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 4,803,839,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by waste generated in operations, which accounted for about 4,223,200,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 4,582,605,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 30,932,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 148,391,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 4,403,281,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Sun Communities has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. However, the company is actively engaged in monitoring and reporting its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. As the industry increasingly focuses on sustainability, Sun Communities' ongoing efforts to track emissions will be crucial in aligning with broader climate commitments.

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Scope 1
7,827,000
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Scope 2
72,402,000
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Scope 3
10,039,000
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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. Sun 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. Sun 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.

Sun 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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