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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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, their 2023 emissions 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. CLP has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. They also target a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2020 levels by 2030. Furthermore, the company is committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 28% by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. In a long-term strategy, CLP plans to phase out coal-fired generation plants by 2050, aligning with Hong Kong's goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by the same year. The company is also on track to meet its near-term carbon intensity targets, having reduced its carbon intensity to 0.62 kg CO2/kWh in 2019, down from 0.66 kg CO2/kWh in 2018. Overall, CLP's comprehensive approach to reducing carbon emissions reflects its commitment to sustainability and climate action in the energy sector.
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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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