Public Profile

Century Communities

Century Communities, Inc., a prominent player in the homebuilding industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates across key regions including the West, Southeast, and Texas. Founded in 2002, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in residential construction, focusing on single-family homes, townhomes, and active adult communities. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Century Communities offers a diverse range of homes that cater to various lifestyles and budgets. Their unique approach includes energy-efficient designs and customizable options, setting them apart in a competitive market. Notable achievements include a strong market presence and recognition for their customer-centric service, solidifying their reputation as a trusted homebuilder.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Century Communities's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

21

Industry Benchmark

Century Communities's score of 29 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

87%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Century Communities's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Century Communities reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,450,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,099,000 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 9,074,000 kg CO2e, all from purchased electricity. The most significant contributor to their carbon footprint is Scope 3 emissions, which total around 2,437,369,000 kg CO2e, with major sources including the use of sold products (approximately 1,215,325,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (about 844,729,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2021, the company reported total emissions of about 2,449,542,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3,765,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 10,886,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were about 2,818,982,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed by Century Communities. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

2019202020212022
Scope 1
3,283,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
9,684,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
2,357,304,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Century Communities's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Century Communities is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Century Communities is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

Similar Organizations

Howard Hughes

US
Real estate services (70)
Updated 5 days ago

Green Brick Partners, Inc.

US
Construction work (45)
Updated 5 days ago

Forestar Group Inc.

US
Real estate services (70)
Updated 6 days ago
DitchCarbon Score

Morrison

NZ
Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65)
Updated 5 days ago

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.

US
Construction work (45)
Updated 5 days ago

NVR

US
Construction work (45)
Updated 5 days ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers