Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc
Equity LifeStyle Properties's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2021, Equity LifeStyle Properties 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).
Equity LifeStyle Properties has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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 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 Equity LifeStyle Properties's Operational Emissions
In 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Equity LifeStyle Properties amounted to 48,020 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 2020, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Equity LifeStyle Properties increased by 0.34%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Equity LifeStyle Properties's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Equity LifeStyle Properties's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2021, the total Scope 1 emissions of Equity LifeStyle Properties were 17,041 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Equity LifeStyle Properties reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Equity LifeStyle Properties's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.83%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2020), Equity LifeStyle Properties's Scope 1 emissions increased by 9.51%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Equity LifeStyle Properties's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2021, Equity LifeStyle Properties reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 30,979 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 30,979 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Equity LifeStyle Properties reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Equity LifeStyle Properties's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Equity LifeStyle Properties 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2020), Equity LifeStyle Properties's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Equity LifeStyle Properties 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does Equity LifeStyle Properties use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2021, Equity LifeStyle Properties reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Equity LifeStyle Properties's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Equity LifeStyle Properties's Value Chain Emissions
In 2021, Equity LifeStyle Properties reported 154,210 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 2021 disclosure of Equity LifeStyle Properties includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 2 in 2020, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Equity LifeStyle Properties's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Equity LifeStyle Properties's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2021, Equity LifeStyle Properties reported total Scope 3 emissions of 154,210 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 55.06% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 44.94% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Equity LifeStyle Properties reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Equity LifeStyle Properties's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 139.81%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2020), Equity LifeStyle Properties's Scope 3 emissions increased by 121.99%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Equity LifeStyle Properties disclose?
In 2021, Equity LifeStyle Properties reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Equity LifeStyle Properties's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2021, the largest contributors to Equity LifeStyle Properties's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 84,915 tCO₂e (55.06%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 67,361 tCO₂e (43.68%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,934 tCO₂e (1.25%)
Equity LifeStyle Properties's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Equity LifeStyle Properties’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2021, Equity LifeStyle Properties reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,041 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,255 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 13.58 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Equity LifeStyle Properties's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Equity LifeStyle Properties's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2021, Equity LifeStyle Properties reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 13.58 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.83 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Equity LifeStyle Properties rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2021, Equity LifeStyle Properties ranked 18 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Equity LifeStyle Properties is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Equity LifeStyle Properties's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2021, Equity LifeStyle Properties reported a total carbon footprint of 202,230 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 72.37% increase compared to 2020, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Equity LifeStyle Properties's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 76.25% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 15.32%. a