Survey methodology
Aon’s 2019 Global perspectives on responsible investing report is the second survey of investor attitudes towards responsible investing. The purpose of the survey is to understand where investors, including clients of Aon, are on their responsible investing journey and what is driving their interest. As we work with investors to develop responsible investing policies and procedures, understanding their range of views is critical. We are also aware that investors are interested in what others are doing in this area.
To create the report, Aon relied on the following information:
A global online survey of Aon clients and institutional investor contacts, conducted from early May 2019 through to late July 2019.
- Approximately 12,800 individuals, comprising representatives of Aon’s institutional clients and industry contacts were invited to participate in the survey through electronic mail-outs conducted by Aon.
- The survey captured the sentiments of 229 investment professionals in Continental Europe, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
- The survey captured the sentiments of 229 investment professionals in Continental Europe, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
- Responses were also parsed based on a number of key demographic groups identified by Aon.
Demographic groups whose responses were considered separately include:
By investor type:
- Defined contribution plans
- Corporate pension plans
- Public pension plans
- Endowments and foundations
By geographic region:
- Continental Europe
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- United States
Survey participants were asked to provide additional comments throughout the survey process. These comments have been considered in the creation of the report and, in some cases, have been included in the report. All responses have been anonymised.
Please refer to the Global perspectives on responsible investing for more detailed information relating to the survey.
For more information, contact talktous@aon.com
September 2019