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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Industry Benchmark
China Light And Power's score of 58 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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China Light And Power's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, China Light and Power (CLP) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 50,692,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 38,055,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 361,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 12,276,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 52,988,000,000 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 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2020 levels by 2030. The company is also committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 28% by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, CLP is progressively phasing out coal-fired generation plants, with a long-term goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in Hong Kong by 2050. Their reduction targets are aligned with 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. Overall, CLP's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and a proactive approach to reducing their carbon footprint 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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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.
