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Financial Intermediation
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updated 2 months ago

Ariel Investments Sustainability Profile

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Ariel Investments, a prominent player in the investment management industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1983, the firm has established itself as a leader in value-based investing, focusing on equity and fixed-income strategies. With a strong presence in major operational regions across the US, Ariel Investments is renowned for its commitment to long-term growth and community engagement. The company offers a range of unique investment products, including mutual funds and separate accounts, distinguished by their emphasis on research-driven insights and a disciplined investment approach. Ariel Investments has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its innovative strategies and a commitment to diversity in investment management. As a trusted partner for both individual and institutional investors, Ariel Investments continues to solidify its market position through a steadfast dedication to performance and client service.

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How does Ariel Investments'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.

28

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Ariel Investments's score of 28 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ariel Investments's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Ariel Investments reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,326,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 6,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 274,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 4,046,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Ariel Investments has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. There are no commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges noted in the available data. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that Ariel Investments is independently reporting its carbon emissions. The company continues to engage in industry-standard practices for climate accountability, although further details on specific reduction strategies or commitments are currently unavailable.

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2022
Scope 1
6,000
Scope 2
274,000
Scope 3
4,046,000

How Carbon Intensive is Ariel Investments's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ariel Investments's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Ariel Investments'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 Ariel Investments is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Ariel Investments'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.

Ariel Investments 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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