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.
+3 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 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sun Communities's reported carbon emissions
Sun Communities's total carbon emissions for 2024 were approximately 712,093,000 kg CO2e. This breaks down into approximately 36,636,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, approximately 145,479,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 529,978,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions.
The company is committed to reducing its climate impact and has set a target for a 42% reduction towards Net Zero by 2045, with the baseline year for this target being 2023.
In 2023, Sun Communities reported total emissions of approximately 829,257,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 at approximately 38,505,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 143,133,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 647,619,000 kg CO2e.
The total emissions for 2022 were approximately 1,229,376,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 30,932,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 148,391,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 1,050,053,000 kg CO2e.
For 2021, total emissions were approximately 206,910,000 kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at approximately 18,230,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 130,680,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 58,001,000 kg CO2e.
In 2020, Sun Communities reported total emissions of approximately 103,598,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 11,257,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 77,708,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 14,633,000 kg CO2e.
Total emissions in 2019 were approximately 90,268,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 7,827,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 72,402,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 10,039,000 kg CO2e.
Sun Communities, headquartered in the US and operating in the real estate services industry, discloses data for Scopes 1, 2, and 3. The company's sustainability reports provide intensity metrics, including Total GHG Emissions Intensity per unit of revenue and per square foot, as well as Electric Usage Intensity per square foot.
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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
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