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 score of 63 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 in 2023 were about 52,988,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction in total emissions year-on-year. CLP has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company targets a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2020 levels by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, CLP aims to reduce absolute emissions from the use of sold products by 28% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. The company is also committed to phasing out coal-fired generation plants progressively by 2050, aligning with broader regional goals for carbon neutrality in Hong Kong. These initiatives reflect CLP's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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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.