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updated 14 days ago

Ares Capital Sustainability Profile

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Ares Capital Corporation, commonly referred to as Ares Capital, is a leading player in the business development company sector, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2004, Ares Capital has established a strong presence in the private equity and debt markets, primarily focusing on middle-market companies across various industries. With a commitment to providing flexible financing solutions, Ares Capital offers a range of services, including senior secured loans, mezzanine debt, and equity investments. Their unique approach combines deep industry expertise with a robust network, enabling them to tailor solutions that meet the specific needs of their clients. Recognised for its strong market position, Ares Capital has achieved significant milestones, including a substantial portfolio of investments and a reputation for delivering consistent returns. This positions Ares Capital as a trusted partner for businesses seeking growth and financial stability.

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How does Ares Capital'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.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Ares Capital's score of 23 is lower than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ares Capital's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Ares Capital Corporation reported a year-over-year emissions per employee figure of approximately 1,220 kg CO2e. This reflects an increase from 740 kg CO2e per employee in 2021. The company has not disclosed specific Scope 1 or Scope 2 emissions data for the years 2021 and 2022, nor has it provided detailed Scope 3 emissions figures for these years. However, in 2020, Ares Capital reported Scope 2 emissions of about 1,787,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 2,230,000 kg CO2e. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or commitments, Ares Capital's emissions data indicates a focus on tracking and reporting its carbon footprint. The company does not currently have any climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets in place. Overall, Ares Capital's emissions data and climate commitments reflect an ongoing effort to understand and manage its environmental impact, although specific reduction initiatives have not been outlined.

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20192020
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Scope 2
1,946,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
10,898,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Ares Capital's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ares Capital's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Ares Capital's Location?

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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 Ares Capital is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Ares Capital's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Ares Capital has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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