Public Profile

Aon

Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm headquartered in London, GB, has been a cornerstone of the risk management, insurance, and human resources industries since its founding in 1982. With a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, Aon offers a diverse range of services, including risk assessment, insurance brokerage, and employee benefits solutions. Renowned for its innovative approach, Aon leverages data analytics and technology to deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of its clients. The firm has consistently achieved recognition for its market leadership, including being named a top insurance broker and a trusted advisor in risk management. Aon's commitment to excellence and client-centric strategies solidify its position as a key player in the global marketplace.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Aon's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

13

Industry Benchmark

Aon's score of 23 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aon's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Aon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 451,424,000 kg CO2e, comprising 22,583,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 24,099,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 404,742,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 453,520,000 kg CO2e. Aon has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions. Additionally, Aon has pledged to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2032, using 2019 as the baseline year. Furthermore, the company aims for 81% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream leased assets, to have science-based targets by 2027. These initiatives reflect Aon's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the professional services sector.

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Scope 1
14,060,000
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Scope 2
22,298,000
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Scope 3
502,398,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aon's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Aon is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Aon is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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