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Ares Capital

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Ares Capital's score of 23 is lower than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

21%

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Ares Capital's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Ares Capital reported carbon emissions totalling approximately 1,787,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and about 2,230,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2019, the company recorded emissions of around 1,946,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and approximately 10,898,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Notably, Ares Capital has not disclosed any emissions data for the years 2021 and 2022. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives, Ares Capital's emissions profile indicates a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. The company has not established any formal climate pledges or reduction targets, reflecting a potential area for future commitment in addressing climate change impacts. Overall, Ares Capital's emissions data highlights the importance of enhancing transparency and setting measurable targets to align with industry standards for climate action.

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

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ares Capital is not participating in any 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

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