Hongkong Electric Holdings Limited, commonly referred to as HK Electric, is a leading energy provider headquartered in Hong Kong. Established in 1890, the company has played a pivotal role in the region's electricity supply, primarily serving Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island. Operating within the utilities industry, HK Electric focuses on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, with a commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company is renowned for its advanced power generation technologies and a diverse energy mix, including renewable sources. With a strong market position, HK Electric has achieved significant milestones, including the implementation of smart grid technologies and a robust infrastructure that supports the growing energy demands of the region. Its dedication to reliability and environmental stewardship sets it apart in the competitive energy landscape.
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In 2023, Hongkong Electric Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,875,967,000 kg CO2e, comprising 6,875,967,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 763,202,600 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company disclosed Scope 3 emissions amounting to 705,633,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, there has been a slight decrease in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions reducing from about 7,156,111,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 6,875,967,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Scope 2 emissions also saw a decline from approximately 992,547,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 763,202,600 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these reductions, Hongkong Electric Holdings has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company continues to operate within the context of the global push for enhanced sustainability and carbon neutrality in the energy sector.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 7,156,111,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 992,547,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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Hongkong Electric Holdings is not committed to any 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.