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Sun Communities

Real Estate ServicesUnited StatesNYSE: SUI
Last verified 17 days agosuncommunities.com

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.

30
DitchCarbon score

+2 vs industry average

Sun Communities’s score of 30 is higher than 57% 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

0.208
20192025

The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019

Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027

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Reported emissions

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Scope 2
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Total reported
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Sun Communities's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Sun Communities reported total carbon emissions of approximately 712.1 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 36.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 145.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 529.9 million kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals significant contributions from capital goods (about 200.9 million kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (approximately 205.5 million kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (around 255.9 million kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2023, the total emissions were approximately 829.3 million kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions year-on-year. The company has set an ambitious target to achieve a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2045, starting from 2023, as part of its long-term commitment to reach net-zero emissions. Sun Communities is actively engaged in climate initiatives and has disclosed its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its sustainability efforts. The data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, ensuring that the reported figures are specific to Sun Communities, Inc.

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Sun Communities’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

1 goal

2045

42% reduction in scope 3 total

42% reduction towards Net Zero by 2045

At risk42%

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

5 of 15 categories disclosed
Upstream Transportation & Distribution48%
Waste Generated in Operations39%
Capital Goods38%
Purchased Goods & Services8%
Fuel & Energy Activities2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution48%
Waste Generated in Operations39%
Capital Goods38%
Purchased Goods & Services8%
Fuel & Energy Activities2%

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Climate initiatives

SCIENCE BASED TARGETS

Science Based Targets Initiative

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CDP

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THE CLIMATE PLEDGE

The Climate Pledge

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United Nations Global Compact

UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative

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RE 100

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Climate Action 100

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Emissions comparison with industry peers

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Sun Communities logoSun Communities
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30
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USReal Estate Services
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Equity Residential logoEquity Residential
USReal Estate Services
6 days ago
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Maa logoMaa
USReal Estate Services
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Cubesmart logoCubesmart
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Simon logoSimon
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