Building
Sustainable
Value for
Our clients
OUR IMPACT
A Responsible Approach to Real Estate Investing
As a fiduciary, our responsibility begins with seeking to create value for clients through a mindful approach to sustainability—supporting long-term goals while contributing to the communities where we invest, work, and live.
We integrate sustainable practices throughout our business in alignment with the U.N. Principles for Responsible Investment, consistent with ARA’s fiduciary responsibilities.
Our annual Corporate Responsibility Report outlines the progress we are making—and where we are going next.
HOW WE INVEST
Sustainability in Action
We consider environmental factors in our investment process as part of our fiduciary responsibilities. These on-the-ground initiatives reflect our commitment to long-term value, risk control, and environmental stewardship.
New acquisitions are evaluated for green retrofit potential using energy and environmental audits.
Energy and environmental metrics are benchmarked and monitored at the asset level.
Sustainability best practices are shared with partners and service providers.
Property-level energy and environmental policies are regularly reviewed and refined.
See how we translate sustainability into better investment decisions, stronger risk management, and long-term value creation.
HOW WE
OPERATE
Corporate Governance
We take our role as a fiduciary seriously. Our governance practices are built to uphold transparency, integrity, and compliance at every level of the firm.
Oversight is led by our Leadership Committee, supported by resources to meet regulatory requirements and client expectations.
Responsible Contractor Policy
We are proud of our commitment to responsible labor practices.
Consistent with our Responsible Contractor Policy and our fiduciary responsibilities, ARA has a long tradition of working together with developers, local unions, and responsible contractors in the creation of investments that provide job opportunities and quality construction that can help to secure the future for plan participants of the beneficiaries.
Governance That Supports Execution
Our disciplined approach to oversight, compliance, and responsible practices underpins how we operate and how we invest. See how this rigor translates into our real estate strategies.
HOW WE
GIVE BACK
Community Impact
Through the ARA Charitable Foundation, we support nonprofits focused on youth development, housing, healthcare, food security, and family services.
We also encourage employee giving through our Matching Gifts Program and encourage team members to support causes they care about.
Organizations We Support
We are proud to partner with a diverse group of organizations making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
Disclosures
Any past or future performance described herein is not a guarantee of future results as there are many factors such as changes in market conditions, interest rates and responses to other economic, political, or financial developments that may impact such results.