Ares Capital Corp
Ares Capital's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2021, Ares Capital completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
However, Ares Capital has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Ares Capital's Operational Emissions
In 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ares Capital amounted to 2,376.4 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2020, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ares Capital increased by 32.98%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Ares Capital's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ares Capital's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2021, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ares Capital were 46.9 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
What are Ares Capital's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2021, Ares Capital reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,362.8 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 2,329.5 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Ares Capital reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Ares Capital's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 19.71%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2020), Ares Capital's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 30.36% in 2021, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Ares Capital use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2021, Ares Capital reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Ares Capital's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Ares Capital's Value Chain Emissions
In 2021, Ares Capital reported 3,783.3 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2021 disclosure of Ares Capital includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 1 in 2020, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.
Ares Capital's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ares Capital's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2021, Ares Capital reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,783.3 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Ares Capital reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Ares Capital's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 65.28%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2020), Ares Capital's Scope 3 emissions increased by 69.65%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
Insights into Ares Capital's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2021, Ares Capital reported a total carbon footprint of 6,159.7 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 53.34% increase compared to 2020, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Ares Capital's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 61.42% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 37.82%.