Sun Communities
Sun Communities, Inc., a leading name in the real estate services industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1975, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle (RV) community sectors.
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. The company is recognised for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, which has propelled it to a strong market position.
With a portfolio that spans over 400 properties, Sun Communities continues to achieve significant milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider in the real estate services landscape.
+2 vs industry average
Sun Communities’s score of 31 is lower than 48% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Real Estate Services has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sun Communities's reported carbon emissions
Sun Communities, a real estate services company based in the US, has reported its carbon emissions for several years, with the most recent data available for 2024. In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 712,093,000 kg CO2e. This total comprised approximately 36,636,000 kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions, 145,479,000 kg CO2e of Scope 2 emissions, and 529,978,000 kg CO2e of Scope 3 emissions.
The company's Scope 3 emissions in 2024 were significantly driven by upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 255,882,000 kg CO2e) and waste generated in operations (approximately 205,491,000 kg CO2e).
Looking at previous years, Sun Communities reported total emissions of approximately 829,257,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and approximately 1,229,376,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Scope 3 emissions were also a significant contributor in these years, with upstream transportation and distribution being a major component in 2022 (approximately 790,370,000 kg CO2e).
Sun Communities has set a long-term climate commitment to achieve a 42% reduction towards Net Zero by 2045, focusing on its total Scope 3 emissions. This target is projected to be measured against a 2023 baseline and aims for completion by 2045.
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Sun Communities’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2045
42% reduction in scope 3 total
42% reduction towards Net Zero by 2045
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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