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ESG and sustainability

MID AMERICA APARTMENT COMMUNITIES INC. · 2026-08-04 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

MAA reset its 2018–2028 sustainability targets to reduce energy-use intensity by 35%, greenhouse-gas intensity by 45%, and water-use intensity by 10%. The company reported achieving its original goals early and identified building automation systems, advanced smart irrigation systems, and photovoltaic solar projects as environmental initiatives. MAA’s 2024 GRESB score was 80/100, including a management score of 29/30 and performance score of 51/70.

Key facts

• Original sustainability targets achieved early and targets reset: 35% energy use intensity, 45% greenhouse gas intensity, 10% water use intensity (2018–2028 reduction goals) source
• Open Arms Foundation: 55 homes in 13 states; over 3,700 families helped; nearly 330,000 nights of rest provided; a record $1.34 million in funding raised in 2025; new home added in NOVA market in 2025 source
• MAA's GRESB 2024 score 80/100; Management score 29/30; Performance score 51/70 source
• MAA’s Corporate Sustainability Report includes GRI | SASB | TCFD | UN SDG disclosures and may be found on www.maac.com source