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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.

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61

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 61 is higher than 99% 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 499,039,000 kg CO2e, comprising 16,790,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 32,188,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 450,060,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase 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 alignment with industry standards.

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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. This request for Aon is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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