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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  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. a b
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. a c
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. a b
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 energy a
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. a b
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 5.6 , 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 15 out of 24 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. a b
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