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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.
31
DitchCarbon score
+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
High
Real Estate Services has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.221
20182025
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sun Communities's reported carbon emissions
Sun Communities, a US-based real estate services company, reported total emissions of approximately 712,093,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of 36,636,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 145,479,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 529,978,000 kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions were upstream transportation and distribution (255,882,000 kg CO2e), capital goods (200,869,000 kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (205,491,000 kg CO2e).
Looking back, their total emissions were about 829,257,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and approximately 1,229,376,000 kg CO2e in 2022. This demonstrates a notable reduction in total emissions between 2022 and 2024.
Sun Communities has committed to a long-term climate target, aiming for a 42% reduction towards Net Zero by 2045, starting from a 2023 baseline. This target covers Scope 3 emissions.
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Sun Communities’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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