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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Aon's score of 71 is higher than 85% 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 2024, Aon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 463,204,000 kg CO2e, a decrease from about 499,039,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions breakdown for 2024 includes 15,235,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 31,787,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 416,183,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a continued reliance on indirect emissions, which constitute the majority of their carbon footprint. 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 targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2032, using 2019 as the baseline year. Furthermore, Aon plans for 81% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream leased assets, to have science-based targets by 2027. The company's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly from Aon plc. Aon's ongoing efforts reflect a proactive approach to climate commitments within the professional services sector, aligning with global standards for emissions reduction.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,060,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 22,298,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 502,398,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Aon is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
