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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 Scope 1 emissions of about 38,055,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 361,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 12,276,000,000 kg CO2e. In comparison, the previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 52,988,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 38,163,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 229,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 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. Additionally, they target 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 base year. Furthermore, the company is committed to phasing out coal-fired generation plants by 2050, aligning with broader climate goals for Hong Kong to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by the same year. CLP's reduction targets are supported by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which includes a commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from electricity generated by 50% per kg CO2e/kWh by 2030. The company is actively working towards these goals, reflecting its dedication to sustainability and climate action in the energy sector.
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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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