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 2023, China Light and Power (CLP), headquartered in Hong Kong, 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. CLP has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions from electricity sold by 52% per kg CO2e/kWh by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Specifically, the company targets a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from electricity generated over the same timeframe. Additionally, CLP aims for a 28% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 2030. In terms of significant initiatives, CLP plans to close the Yallourn Power Station in Australia, which is expected to reduce its Scope 1 carbon emissions by over 60% by the 2028-2029 period compared to the 2019-2020 baseline. Furthermore, CLP is committed to phasing out coal-fired generation plants progressively by 2050, reflecting its long-term strategy towards net-zero emissions. Overall, CLP's emissions reduction targets and initiatives demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing climate change 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.
