Impact

A Better Alternative

As a leading alternative investment manager, Ares Management strives to be a catalyst for shared prosperity for its stakeholders and communities. Our ambition is to help make alternative investing in the private capital markets an engine for an inclusive and lower-carbon economy by engaging across our spheres of influence with the potential to touch thousands of companies in which we invest and the communities they serve.

Underpinned By Our Core Values

 
Impact-Collaborative
Collaborative

We achieve
more together

Impact-Responsible
Responsible

We strive to be
a force for good

Impact-Entrepreneurial
Entrepreneurial

We innovate and build

Impact-Self-Aware
Self-Aware

We reflect and evolve

Impact-Trustworthy
Trustworthy

We are dedicated stewards

Channels Driving Change

ESG

Building on our core values, we are weaving sustainability further into the fabric of our business. We believe a clear and compelling sustainability vision is a pre-requisite to delivering our maximum positive impact.


DEI

Ares strives to maintain and consistently strengthen a diverse workforce that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We value supporting every colleague as an individual.


Philanthropy

Ares seeks to make a meaningful difference through grants, opportunities for our team members to give and get involved, and corporate sponsorships. Our support of nonprofits demonstrates our core values in action globally.


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Our Objectives

Inclusive and Equitable Economy

  • Support businesses that serve communities where people can thrive - because expanding economic inclusion and mobility is how we'll tackle inequality
  • Support a diverse workforce and enrich our work environment

A Just Transition

  • Enable a transition to a lower-carbon economy through investment in climate innovation
  • Support the expansion of a climate-resilient workforce.

How We Scale Our Impact

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Embed

Activate our global employee base to help drive our impact priorities and inspire our long-term goals

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Engage

Partner across our global portfolio companies, industry, and spheres of influence

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Evaluate

Rigorously measure outcomes to hold ourselves accountable, demonstrate our effectiveness, and share what works to empower others