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Ares Management

Ares Management Corporation, commonly referred to as Ares, is a leading global alternative investment manager headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1997, Ares has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm operates within the private equity, credit, and real estate sectors, offering a diverse range of investment solutions tailored to meet the needs of its clients. Ares is renowned for its innovative approach to asset management, providing unique products and services that leverage deep industry expertise and a robust network. With a commitment to delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, Ares has achieved significant milestones, including substantial growth in assets under management. The firm’s strategic positioning in the market is underscored by its reputation for excellence and a proven track record of success in navigating complex investment landscapes.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ares Management'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.

34

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 Management's score of 34 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%

Ares Management's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ares Management reported total carbon emissions of approximately 42,848,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 47,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 5,431,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 36,006,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 19,269,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 35,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 3,114,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 15,332,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023. Ares Management has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. As a global investment firm headquartered in the US, Ares Management's emissions profile reflects the broader challenges faced by financial institutions in addressing climate change and reducing their environmental impact.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
-
-
00,000
00,000
00,000
Scope 2
1,947,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
10,898,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ares Management'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

Very low
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Medium
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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Ares Management is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Ares Management is committed to some reduction initiatives 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

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