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72 assets
940,978 m2 total floor area
116,743 tCO2e annual portfolio carbon emissions
ARA Asset Management Limited (“ARA”) is part of the ESR Group (“ESR”), APAC’s largest real asset manager powered by the New Economy and the third largest listed real estate investment manager globally. With approximately US$150 billion in total assets under management, ESR’s fully integrated development and investment management platform extends across key APAC markets, representing over 95% of GDP, including an expanding presence in Europe and the US.
ARA manages a diversified suite of private real estate funds and listed REITs, offering a range of strategies, risk profiles and asset classes across APAC, Europe, and the US. Its vertically integrated business includes value-add capabilities and in-house expertise in local markets where ARA invests.
Member of Singapore Green Building Council
262 employees
Joined in 2021
1. Commit
Commit to only owning assets that are net zero carbon under direct control by 2030.
2. Disclose
Measure and publicly disclose energy consumption and scope 1 & 2 operational carbon emissions of portfolio against Science Based Targets. Report progress on asset level performance and identify opportunities to reduce carbon emissions while improving energy efficiency.
3. Act
Develop, maintain, and update a decarbonisation roadmap that includes setting targets for assets within the portfolio. Implement energy efficiency measures to reduce carbon emissions, as top priority. Procure renewable energy at both the asset and portfolio level to compensate for remaining carbon footprint.
4. Verify
Verify energy consumption and carbon emission data annually via independent third-party verification or asset level building certification. Publicly report progress against targets.
5. Advocate
Demonstrate leadership through core business activities as a leading real assets manager. Engage stakeholders such as investors, tenants, employees and communities in the progression to achieve a low carbon environment.