- Increasing solid waste intensity due to increased package deliveries and single-use plastics.
- Climate change increasing the frequency of natural disasters impacting operations.
American Campus Communities
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, American Campus Communities disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 134.4K Metric Tons CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 19.4K Metric Tons CO2e; Scope 2: 102.4K Metric Tons CO2e; Scope 3: 12.6K Metric Tons CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
134.4K Metric Tons CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
9.33%
of total energy
Water Usage
6.4M m3
2023
Waste
2.1K lbs per unit
2023
Energy Use
1.4M Gigajoules (GJ)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 19.4K Metric Tons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 102.4K Metric Tons CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 12.6K Metric Tons CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 134.4K Metric Tons CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions from ACC’s owned portfolio by 9.8% from 2022 to 2023 (goal is a 15% reduction by 2025)
- Reduced water consumption by 4.6% since 2022
- Deployed $5.4 million in large-scale conservation measures since 2022 (with 38% average ROI)
- 40 LEED-certified projects and another 11 tracking LEED certification
- Launched a new green certification policy requiring all newly developed and acquired communities to meet Fitwel standards and pursue LEED, ENERGY STAR®, and/or Passive House certification.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 15% by 2025 (using 2022 as baseline)
- Reduce water consumption by 10% over three years
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance