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 2023, the 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 reduction targets, committing to a 52% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions from electricity sold by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Specifically, they aim for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from electricity generated over the same period. Additionally, they plan to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 28% by 2030. The company is also focused on long-term climate commitments, including a progressive phase-out of coal-fired generation plants by 2050. CLP's subsidiary, EnergyAustralia, has reaffirmed its commitment to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, with ambitions to extend this to Scope 3 emissions. Overall, CLP's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to reducing carbon emissions and transitioning towards a more sustainable energy future, aligning with global climate goals.
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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.
