Hong Kong And China Gas
Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited, commonly known as Towngas, is a leading energy provider headquartered in Hong Kong. Established in 1862, the company has evolved into a key player in the gas and energy sector, primarily serving Hong Kong and mainland China. Towngas is renowned for its innovative gas supply solutions, including town gas, natural gas, and a range of energy-related services. With a commitment to sustainability, Towngas has made significant strides in developing renewable energy sources and enhancing energy efficiency. The company holds a prominent market position, recognised for its reliability and customer-centric approach. Notable achievements include its extensive pipeline network and pioneering initiatives in smart energy technology, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking leader in the industry.
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How does Hong Kong And China Gas's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Hong Kong And China Gas's score of 27 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Hong Kong And China Gas's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hong Kong and China Gas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 30,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 27,555,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were reported at approximately 1,596,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled around 618,000,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to about 2,216,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of approximately 2,156,000,000 kg CO2e in Hong Kong, with Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products contributing about 1,457,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 1 and 2 emissions for that year were approximately 329,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Hong Kong and China Gas has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further transparency regarding their strategies for addressing climate change and reducing carbon emissions.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 797,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 258,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Hong Kong And China Gas is not participating in any 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.
