Presentation to Vermont Pension Investment Committee
Driving Investing & Organizational Excellence Through ESG Integration
We strive to achieve better investment outcomes and leave a lasting positive impact on our companies
and communities
Differentiated ESG Approach
Long-Standing Commitment to ESG Principles
Hired first dedicated resource in 2012 to lead firm-wide ESG program
Broad Organizational Buy-In & Partnership
Head of ESG partners with designated ESG Champions across Ares
to co-author approach, drive implementation and monitor progress
Direct Reporting Line Given Executive Priority
Head of ESG reports directly to Ares Management's CEO & President
PRI Signatory Leadership
One of the few publicly-traded alternative investment managers to
sign UN's Principles for Responsible Investment
Systematic & Tailored Efforts
Our approach is bespoke to the unique dynamics of a given strategy
and focuses on materiality through leading frameworks (e.g., SASB)
Significant Investment & Organizational Impact
2. Includes approximately 150 employees pro forma for the acquisition of Landmark partners, which closed on June 2, 2021.
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Responsible
Investment
Corporate
Sustainability
Our Beliefs
We believe integrating
ESG factors into the
investment process
across strategies
generates superior
returns and drives
positive change in our
local communities and
the world at large
Ares' own corporate
sustainability initiatives
on material topics such
as Inclusion & Diversity,
Climate Change and
Volunteerism &
Philanthropy reflect our
view that they are good
for business
All data as of March 31, 2021, unless otherwise indicated.
1. As of March 31, 2021, AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and a registered investment advisor. Includes
approximately $19.6 billion of AUM as of March 31, 2021 pro forma for the acquisition of Landmark Partners, which closed on June 2, 2021.
Scale of Impact
$227bn¹
of AUM
1,600+²
Ares employees
25+
Ares offices
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