Public Profile

Aon

Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm headquartered in Great Britain, specialises in risk, retirement, and health solutions. Founded in 1982, Aon has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to risk management and insurance brokerage, offering unique products and services that cater to diverse client needs. With a commitment to delivering data-driven insights, Aon stands out in the industry through its advanced analytics and technology solutions. The firm has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in service delivery and client satisfaction. As a trusted partner for businesses worldwide, Aon continues to solidify its market position, helping clients navigate complex challenges in an ever-evolving landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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43

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Aon's score of 43 is higher than 95% 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 is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, with a focus on all scopes of emissions. Additionally, the company has set ambitious near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2032, using 2019 as the base year. Furthermore, Aon 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 commitments align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Aon's proactive approach to mitigating its environmental impact and contributing to global sustainability efforts.

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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

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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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