Presentation to Vermont Pension Investment Committee
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Framework At Ares
Our DEI framework & strategy aspires to harness the power of difference to be a force for good and contribute
to the long-term success of Ares, the companies in which we invest and the communities in which we operate.
Attract
Recruit diverse campus and lateral
candidates and engage HBCUs
• Create Internal and external leadership
pipelines
Increase Ares leaders external DEI efforts
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People and Culture
• Launch an "Ares Transition" program to
facilitate movement from non-traditional
backgrounds
Develop
• Create formal development program
• Onboard educational tools to drive firm
DEI development
Engage
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Implement new DEI Council model
Implement new ERG model
Advance
Focus on Manager Development
Formal senior sponsorship program
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DEI Management
Develop DEI framework, scorecard and
set aspirational goals
Driving diverse Ares board composition
• Include DEI metrics and KPI's in business
reviews/compensation
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Business and
Investment Process
Investment Platform
Bespoke DEI Integration plans for Credit,
Private Equity, and Real Estate
Run pay equity, race, and gender study
Ongoing DEI diagnostics
Communication strategy
• Drive DEI in our portfolio companies
McKinsey engagement
• Board diversity
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Supplier Diversity
Evaluate DEI as part of our annual critical
vendor risk review process
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Understand and set goals for service
providers' DEI practices
Data-Driven, Accountability-Based Approach
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Industry Partnerships
Continue to leverage firm and industry
resources to be a leader in DEI
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Community
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Corporate Partnerships
Centralization and optimization of
corporate partnerships
ILPA, CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion &
MLT BEW
Philanthropy
Matching, donating, and volunteering to
amplify long-term DEI goals and mission
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