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) 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, the previous year, 2023, CLP's total 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 across all scopes by 2050. Specifically, they plan to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% per kg CO2e/kWh by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. Additionally, they target a 28% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by the same year. The company is also committed to phasing out coal-fired generation plants progressively by 2050. In Australia, the closure of the Yallourn Power Station is expected to reduce EnergyAustralia's Scope 1 carbon emissions by over 60% by 2029, compared to the 2019-2020 baseline. Furthermore, CLP's subsidiary, EnergyAustralia, has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, with ambitions to extend this to Scope 3 emissions. Overall, CLP's initiatives reflect a strong commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning towards a more sustainable energy future.
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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.
