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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does China Light And Power'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
China Light And Power's score of 61 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
China Light And Power's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, China Light and Power (CLP) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 52,988,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 38,163,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 229,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 14,597,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, CLP has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with significant reductions achieved since 2019. The company has set ambitious targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for a 52% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions per kg CO2e/kWh from electricity sold by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Specifically, CLP plans to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions from electricity generated by 50% and aims for a 28% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by the same year. CLP's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to climate commitments, aligning with industry standards to mitigate climate change impacts. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices while contributing to global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C.
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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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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China Light And Power is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
