American Campus Communities Inc
American Campus Communities's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, American Campus Communities completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
However, American Campus Communities has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into American Campus Communities's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of American Campus Communities amounted to 121,783 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of American Campus Communities decreased by 6.35%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
American Campus Communities's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are American Campus Communities's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of American Campus Communities were 19,386 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has American Campus Communities reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, American Campus Communities's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that American Campus Communities's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2021), American Campus Communities's Scope 1 emissions increased by 9.55%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are American Campus Communities's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, American Campus Communities reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 102,397 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has American Campus Communities reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, American Campus Communities's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 14.25%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), American Campus Communities's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that American Campus Communities 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does American Campus Communities use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, American Campus Communities reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
American Campus Communities's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into American Campus Communities's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, American Campus Communities reported 12,567 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of American Campus Communities includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2021, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
American Campus Communities's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are American Campus Communities's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, American Campus Communities reported total Scope 3 emissions of 12,567 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has American Campus Communities reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, American Campus Communities's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that American Campus Communities 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2021), American Campus Communities's Scope 3 emissions increased by 26.73%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
Insights into American Campus Communities's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, American Campus Communities reported a total carbon footprint of 134,350 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4% decrease compared to 2021, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to American Campus Communities's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 76.22% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 14.43%.