Case studies
Enhancing sustainability oversight at regional level
CLP’s different business units are involved in different parts of the utility value chain, and they face distinct market conditions. Hence their sustainability challenges and focus also differ. With that in mind, Apraava Energy and EnergyAustralia have set up executive-level committees to enhance oversight of their sustainability topics.
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Bringing flexibility and applying ingenuity to safety training
In early 2021, CLP Power launched Hong Kong’s first multi-purpose Mobile Safety Training Workshop as part of its continuous efforts to promote a world-class safety culture for the Company and energy industry.
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Water conservation efforts in a water-stressed area in India
In India, water scarcity is one of the key business continuity risks for Jhajjar Power Station, which has experienced periodic water shortages in the past.
Read nowCrisis management in action during the Dali earthquake
On 21 May 2021, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Dali City, Yunnan Province, where Yang_er Hydro Power Station and Xicun Solar Power Station are located. The epicentre was approximately 18km from Yang_er Hydro.
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Engaging stakeholders on Hong Kong’s offshore wind future
CLP Power is considering the development of Hong Kong’s first offshore wind farm, further reducing the carbon intensity of CLP's electricity generation.
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All round community support during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to adversely affect different sectors of society. CLP Power rolled out a range of targeted initiatives to address the needs of the communities of Hong Kong.
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Celebrating 120 years of serving Hong Kong
2021 marks CLP Power’s 120th year serving the Hong Kong community. To celebrate, multiple projects were launched across Hong Kong.
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Providing opportunities to young people
Fresh graduates and career starters face many challenges nowadays, including economic downturns resulting from the pandemic. Across its business areas, CLP is keeping up its efforts to address the needs of local youth and give support in collaboration with various partners.
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All-in-one ecosystem solution for smart elderly homes
There is a need for elderly home operators to reduce repetitive manual work and enhance energy saving while providing better quality of life for their elderly residents.
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Incorporating the art of Traditional Owners at EnergyAustralia’s new headquarters
EnergyAustralia’s new headquarters at Two Melbourne Quarter (2MQ), in the heart of the city, boasts the latest technology and sustainable, cutting-edge design. Though it is not all about the new and futuristic. The office also respects the past and present Traditional Owners of the land it occupies, the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation.
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Reinforcing labour standards and employment practices with suppliers
CLP continued its efforts in embedding respect for human rights in the workplace by launching its Group Labour Standards in 2021. The Standards apply to all aspects of business operations and are integrated across Group and local policies and processes.
Read nowStrengthening diversity, equity and inclusion in Apraava Energy
Apraava Energy aspires to be a leader in diversity, equity and inclusion amongst energy companies in India. Over the years, measured steps have been taken to progress the diversity and inclusion agenda.
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CLP India rebranded to Apraava Energy
After nearly 20 years of serving energy needs in India, starting from October 2021, CLP India continues its journey to power sustainable growth under its new corporate identity, Apraava Energy.
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Using robots to eliminate high risk diving activities
For thermal assets, the cooling water system and boilers need to be inspected regularly. The use of robots prevents technicians from being exposed to high risk environments.
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Technology improves customer services behind the scenes
Customer services are increasingly provided digitally. Application of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) helps CLP Power provide better customer experience and increased internal operational efficiency.
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Managing assets with sustainable lifecycle management
CLP Power embraces innovation in green designs of assets, and integrates sustainable initiatives throughout the entire life cycle. Two CLP Power projects in Hong Kong attained the highest 'Provisional Platinum' rating in the BEAM Plus assessment in 2020.
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Sustainable water supply for Mount Piper Power Station in Australia
In Australia, the Coxs River provides freshwater to Sydney’s drinking water catchment. Both have been impacted by mining activities.
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Funds to Support Marine Conservation and Sustainable Fisheries
In 2020, CLP contributed to the allocation of HK$100 million to two environmental enhancement funds. The funds were set up to support marine ecology conservation and sustainable development of the fishing industry in the vicinity of the Hong Kong Offshore LNG Terminal Project.
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Community engagement on safe use of electricity
As an electricity provider, CLP aims to provide sufficient information to users on how to use electricity safely and efficiently.
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A review of CLP’s progress in decarbonisation over the last decade
2020 is a milestone year for CLP’s Climate Vision 2050 targets. Looking back over the last decade, CLP has been actively investing in renewable and non-carbon energy generation to decarbonise its portfolio.
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Helping Hong Kong achieve its decarbonisation goal
In 2020, the GHG intensity of the electricity sold by CLP Power in Hong Kong reduced by 26%, down to 0.37kgCO2e/kWh, compared to 0.50kgCO2e/kWh in 2019.
Read nowCLP’s working group on scenario analysis
To help implement the TCFD recommendations, CLP has established a cross-functional working group to analyse and manage the climate risks and opportunities of the Group's key markets.
Read nowEnergyAustralia’s scenario analysis
EnergyAustralia has conducted scenario analysis focused on the specifics of its market.
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Setting climate ambition together
Under the Paris Agreement, 2020 was to be the year when countries stepped up their ambition. For the corporate sector, science-based targets (SBTs) provide companies with a clearly-defined decarbonisation path in line with the Paris Agreement goals.
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Climate Adaptation Assessment in Hong Kong
CLP Power is undertaking a highly detailed climate change risk assessment of all its generation, transmission and distribution assets in Hong Kong.
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Recognition of CLP China’s support to employees during COVID-19
In 2020, the impacts of COVID-19 were felt across the world. CLP China introduced a comprehensive range of measures to safeguard the wellbeing of employees and families and ensure continued safe and reliable operations.
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Recognition of CLP Power’s efforts to nurture engineering talent
CLP Power places great emphasis on people development and skills transfer, and is committed to nurturing talent to meet the needs of the energy industry in Hong Kong.
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Accelerating the development of future leaders
CLP’s talent development programmes accelerate the readiness of future leaders to support business transformation and growth.
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Defining the Future of Flexibility at EnergyAustralia
Workplace flexibility at CLP is a business issue, helping CLP to attract and retain a more diverse workforce and complementing workplace digitisation initiatives.
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Encouraging female engineers through mentoring
CLP mentors female engineering students to strengthen its talent pipelines and support development of the engineering profession in Hong Kong.
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EnergyAustralia getting through one of the worst bushfire seasons with the community
EnergyAustralia mobilised its people to help respond to one of the worst bushfire seasons in recent history. Bushfires have always been a risk to local communities in Australia, yet the Black Summer Bushfire, from June 2019 to May 2020, was prolonged and saw unusually intense bushfires across Australia. It had a catastrophic impact on local communities, wildlife, cultural heritage, and the economy.
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Community support during the pandemic
In response to the immense challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, CLP launched a series of community support programmes across the regions in which it operates to benefit people from different parts of society.
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Fighting COVID-19 by connecting electricity supply for Penny’s Bay Quarantine Centre, Hong Kong
Overcoming significant time pressure, CLP Power's engineering team completed the planning, construction, and connection work of a power grid to provide a reliable power supply to the Penny’s Bay Quarantine Centre.
Read nowHolistic assessment of new investment projects
The CLP Group Investment Committee is mandated to review and assess acquisitions, investments, project funding, restructures and disposals proposed by the Group. The Committee is made up of senior management and is chaired by the Chief Executive Officer.
Read nowA milk cooperative initiative empowers 1,500 women
In the Tonkkhurd Block of Dewas (Madhya Pradesh) equal opportunity for women is a distant dream. CLP India introduced Project Uday in 2017 to empower women with an opportunity for an alternative livelihood.
Smart System Revolutionise Traditional Wet Markets
CLP Power has teamed up with wet market operators to transform traditional markets in Hong Kong, promoting green living with new shopping experiences.
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Lighting up lives in remote Hakka villages
A desire to look after people left behind by the march of modernity has characterised the work of the Kadoorie family since the 19th century – and it is a mission which CLP is carrying forward into a new era of technology and super-connectivity in the 21st century.
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An industry united to put customers first
EnergyAustralia is proud to be a founding member of The Energy Charter, a worldwide energy industry first, bringing companies from across the supply chain together to deliver a better experience for customers and improve affordability during the transition to a clean energy future.
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A changing regulatory landscape in Australia
Australia saw a significant shift in retail electricity regulation in 2019. The Default Market Offer (DMO) and the Victorian Default Offer (VDO) were both introduced on 1 July 2019, effectively capping retail electricity prices at lower levels.
Read nowFinancial counselling development initiatives to ease financial hardship
A growing need for financial counselling services from the Australian community has placed pressure on an insufficient number of qualified professionals, who have few career progression opportunities.
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Response to COVID-19
The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) emerged from the City of Wuhan, Hubei province of Mainland China in late 2019 and began to be monitored closely as it became an epidemic.
Read nowPursuing opportunities in Mainland China
The Mainland China Government has been restructuring the energy market through regulatory changes and the introduction of more competition. CLP is actively pursuing opportunities from marketisation and smart energy development in Mainland China.
Read nowMaking clean energy accessible in India
CLP India has taken action to make low carbon and clean energy accessible through infrastructure development and investment in the transmission sector.
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CLP's view on Hong Kong’s Decarbonisation Strategy
Land constraints and the densely populated nature of developable land in Hong Kong have always posed a challenge for the city’s deployment of large-scale renewable energy projects.
Read nowCLP’s solar farms seek to achieve zero-water for cleaning
CLP’s solar farms require water, although in relatively small quantities, for cleaning purposes.
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CLP India contributes to air quality improvement
In addition to the emission control projects in the Jhajjar Power Plant, CLP India has partnered with the CII Foundation on a community programme to encourage local farmers to adopt sustainable methods of crop residue management in Haryana.
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Applying design thinking on plant digitalisation
Applying new ideas and technologies to make work more effective is critical to CLP’s future success. CLP Power has launched an organisation-wide initiative to promote Design Thinking at all levels, providing tailored training to teams.
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Supporting Women in Engineering
To transform the business into a Utility of Future, CLP needs talented, diverse engineers on board.
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CLP Power Academy widens career options for young people
The training and development opportunities provided by CLP go beyond employees. Since its inception in 2017, CLP Power Academy has been offering a range of programmes designed for young people in Hong Kong.
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Being a CLP Big Data Pioneer: Data Analytics Programme
To support the development of skills for a digitally-enabled future, CLP partnered with Decoded, a technology educator, to launch a one-year data analytics programme in Hong Kong in 2019.
Read nowSupporting the growth of renewables in Hong Kong
With the introduction of CLP’s Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme in May 2018, CLP Power Hong Kong received overwhelming support from the public with 6,900 applications by the end of December 2019.
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EV100 – Greening road transport
Experience in many countries suggests that although good progress is being made with decarbonisation in the power sector, the transportation sector is proving harder to decarbonise, despite it representing a significant proportion of total GHG emissions. With numerous non-carbon sources increasingly available for electricity generation, electrification can make a significant contribution in the global effort to decarbonise transportation.
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Challenges along EnergyAustralia’s decarbonisation journey
For over 100 years, Australia’s economic growth has been powered by an abundance of thermal coal.
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Reducing emissions in Hong Kong
CLP's carbon intensity will steadily decrease in the coming years.
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