China Light And Power
China Light and Power Company Limited (CLP) is a leading energy provider headquartered in Hong Kong. Established in 1901, CLP has evolved into a major player in the Asia-Pacific region, with significant operations in Hong Kong, China, India, and Australia. The company is primarily engaged in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, focusing on sustainable energy solutions. CLP is renowned for its commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship, offering a diverse portfolio of services that includes renewable energy, conventional power generation, and energy efficiency solutions. With a strong market position, CLP has achieved notable milestones, such as its ambitious targets for carbon neutrality and investments in clean energy technologies. As a trusted energy partner, CLP continues to lead the way in shaping a sustainable energy future.
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China Light And Power's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, China Light and Power (CLP), headquartered in Hong Kong, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 50,692,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 38,055,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 361,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 12,276,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In comparison, emissions for 2023 were about 52,988,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 38,163,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 229,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 14,597,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, CLP has committed to significant carbon reduction initiatives. The company aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, it targets a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2020 levels by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, CLP has set a goal to reduce absolute emissions from the use of sold products by 28% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. CLP's long-term strategy includes a commitment to phase out coal-fired generation plants by 2050, aligning with Hong Kong's broader goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by the same year. The company has also set interim targets, including a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2020 levels by 2030. These commitments are part of CLP's broader sustainability strategy, which is informed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aims to keep global warming well below 2°C. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from CLP Holdings Limited, reflecting the company's integrated approach to managing its carbon footprint and contributing to climate action.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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China Light And Power 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.
