Sun Communities Inc
Sun Communities's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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).
Sun Communities has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Sun Communities's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sun Communities amounted to 182,115 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 Sun Communities increased by 0.26%, 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sun Communities were 36,636 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 203.81%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sun Communities's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.85%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Sun Communities's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sun Communities reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 145,479 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Sun Communities reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sun Communities's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) 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 2024, Sun Communities reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
Sun Communities's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sun Communities's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sun Communities reported 460,937 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 Sun Communities includes a breakdown across 11 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
Sun Communities's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sun Communities's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sun Communities reported total Scope 3 emissions of 460,937 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 55.42% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 44.58% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Sun Communities reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sun Communities's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 3,669.83%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sun Communities's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 26.78%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sun Communities disclose?
In 2024, Sun Communities reported emissions for 11 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 Sun Communities's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sun Communities's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 127,035 tCO₂e (27.56%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 98,346 tCO₂e (21.34%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 92,617 tCO₂e (20.09%)
Sun Communities's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sun Communities’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sun Communities reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 36,636 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,200 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 11.45 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 2024, Sun Communities reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 11.45 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.9, 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 2024, Sun Communities ranked 18 out of 25 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 2024, Sun Communities reported a total carbon footprint of 643,052 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 20.72% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Sun Communities's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 71.68% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 22.62%.a