American Homes 4 Rent
American Homes 4 Rent's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, American Homes 4 Rent 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).
American Homes 4 Rent has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into American Homes 4 Rent's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of American Homes 4 Rent amounted to 31,257 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).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of American Homes 4 Rent increased by 17.5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
American Homes 4 Rent's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are American Homes 4 Rent's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of American Homes 4 Rent were 13,532 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has American Homes 4 Rent reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, American Homes 4 Rent's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 277.15%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), American Homes 4 Rent's Scope 1 emissions increased by 11.53%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are American Homes 4 Rent's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, American Homes 4 Rent reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,725 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
Has American Homes 4 Rent reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), American Homes 4 Rent's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) rose by 22.51% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does American Homes 4 Rent use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, American Homes 4 Rent reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
American Homes 4 Rent's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into American Homes 4 Rent's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, American Homes 4 Rent reported 579,274 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of American Homes 4 Rent includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
American Homes 4 Rent's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are American Homes 4 Rent's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, American Homes 4 Rent reported total Scope 3 emissions of 579,274 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 31.03% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 68.97% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), American Homes 4 Rent's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.17%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does American Homes 4 Rent disclose?
In 2024, American Homes 4 Rent reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of American Homes 4 Rent's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to American Homes 4 Rent's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 389,523 tCO₂e (67.24%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 162,368 tCO₂e (28.03%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 6,905 tCO₂e (1.19%)
American Homes 4 Rent's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into American Homes 4 Rent’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, American Homes 4 Rent reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,532 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,729 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.83 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
American Homes 4 Rent's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does American Homes 4 Rent's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, American Homes 4 Rent reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.83 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.32, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does American Homes 4 Rent rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, American Homes 4 Rent ranked 14 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
American Homes 4 Rent is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into American Homes 4 Rent's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, American Homes 4 Rent reported a total carbon footprint of 610,531 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.02% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to American Homes 4 Rent's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.88% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.9%.a