Sun Communities Sustainability Profile
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.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sun Communities's score of 56 is higher than 74% 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 not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported by Sun Communities, Inc. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives to mitigate its carbon footprint and enhance its environmental performance.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,827,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 72,402,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 10,039,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Sun Communities's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Sun Communities has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
