Sun Communities Inc
Sun Communities's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Sun 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, Sun Communities has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 |
Total Scope 3 | 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 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 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 |
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Insights into Sun Communities's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sun Communities amounted to 187,185 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sun Communities increased by 4.38%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Sun Communities's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sun Communities's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sun Communities were 38,505 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Sun Communities reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sun Communities's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 219.31%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sun Communities's Scope 1 emissions increased by 24.48%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Sun Communities's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Sun Communities reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 148,680 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Sun Communities reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sun Communities's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 116.04%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sun Communities's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sun Communities 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Sun Communities use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Sun Communities reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Sun Communities's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sun Communities's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Sun Communities reported 4,803,839 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 2023 disclosure of Sun Communities includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Sun Communities's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sun Communities's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Sun Communities reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,803,839 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Sun Communities reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sun Communities's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 39,188.78%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sun Communities's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sun Communities 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Insights into Sun Communities’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Sun Communities reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 38,505 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,179 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 12.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Sun Communities's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sun Communities's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Sun Communities reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 12.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.58 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Sun Communities rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Sun Communities ranked 17 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Sun Communities is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Sun Communities's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Sun Communities reported a total carbon footprint of 4,991,024 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.91% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Sun Communities's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.25% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.98%. a