Case studies

Certified Butterfly Garden established at CLP Power’s System Control Centre to promote biodiversity

CLP Power established a Certified Butterfly Garden at its Strafford House System Control Centre, part of the wider Jubilee Woodland area in Tai Po, Hong Kong.

Major milestone reached for the 10-year forest restoration programme in partnership with Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden (KFBG)

In partnership with Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden (KFBG) since 2022, CLP has been supporting a 10-year forest restoration programme to revitalise 10 hectares of native, subtropical montane forest within KFBG’s nature reserve. With a sponsorship of HK$10 million, the programme supports KFBG in planting up to 25,000 native trees of over 200 species and numerous understorey plants, contributing valuable scientific insights into the carbon sequestration potential of native forests.

Gas Turbine Enhancement Project at the Black Point Power Station

The Black Point Power Station (BPPS) is undertaking a Gas Turbine Enhancement Project across four “C” units from 2025 to 2028. The project commenced with the successful implementation of upgrades to Unit C8 in 2025, which included upgrading the combustors and hot gas path components within the gas turbine using a state-of-the-art design to optimise performance and efficiency.

Integrating solar power with sustainable agriculture: The Yixing Solar Farmʼs agriculture-fishery-photovoltaic integrated approach

The Yixing Solar Farm has adopted the "Circular Design & Input" pillar of CLPʼs Circular Economy (CE) Strategy through its closed-loop Agri-Pasture-Fish cycle, creating a chain of “straw–fertiliser–goats–crabs”.

Innovate to Elevate

CLP secured an impressive total of 30 accolades at the Contact Center Association of Asia Pacific (CC-APAC) and Hong Kong Customer Contact Association (HKCCA) Awards 2025.

VoltAI – CLP’s own GenAI Platform

VoltAI is CLP’s own AI-powered concierge, designed to help employees work smarter, faster, and more securely. Beyond its role in enhancing productivity, VoltAI is also a launchpad for CLP’s larger AI ambitions. It offers seamless access to advanced models, reusable AI components and a team of in-house experts, enabling rapid exploration, testing and scaling of innovative solutions that drive business impact.

CLP Power Enhances Preparedness for Hill Fire Season

When Hong Kong entered the hill fire season, CLP Power implemented a series of measures to safeguard its power infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply, maintaining operational resilience and safe power supply.

Building a Digital-Ready Workforce

As the energy industry embraces digital transformation, CLP is committed to equipping its employees with the skills and confidence they need to leverage emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI). By doing so, CLP strives to accelerate innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen its ability to deliver sustainable energy solutions.

CLPʼs commitment to support the National Games events held in Hong Kong 

CLP played an important role in ensuring reliable and sustainable power for the 15^th National Games, the 12^th National Games for Persons with Disabilities, and the 9^th National Special Olympic Games (Hong Kong) in November and December 2025.

Leveraging power expertise in support of Hong Kong’s efforts to achieve zero vehicular emissions by 2050

A key strategy in Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050 is to promote the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Hong Kong. CLP Power is leveraging its power expertise to play an important role in supporting the development of local EV infrastructure.

Advancing circularity in CLP procurement

CLP is integrating sustainability into its procurement practices by prioritising suppliers that embrace circular economy principles. For example, a Hong Kong-based cable supplier has implemented a steel drum reuse initiative. Under this initiative, the supplier collects used drums from CLP’s designated warehouses, refurbishes them and returns them for reuse.

Collaborations with academia on sustainable procurement

In 2025, CLP engaged university students through a case competition titled “Sustainable Sourcing at CLP: Implementing ESG Criteria in Procurement Decisions”, which promoted sustainable procurement beyond its supplier network in Hong Kong. Students were invited to propose practical and innovative approaches for integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into procurement.

Building Australia’s energy future together with Traditional Owners

Engagement is the bridge to understanding, practical reconciliation, and ensuring that First Nations people benefit directly from energy projects on First Nations Country.” – David Wilson, Head of Community Engagement.

2025 STEM Partnerships: ATSE, DeadlyScience, Mt Piper BESS

As young people in our local schools think about their careers, we want them to see a place for themselves in Australia’s clean energy future. To ensure this future is fair and inclusive, we need more women, First Nations peoples, and young Australians from all backgrounds. To support this future, we are investing in programmes that bring STEM education, and energy education, to life.

CLP Pulse connects heritage, innovation and sustainability

CLP Pulse has strengthened its role as a cultural and sustainability hub, delivering thematic exhibitions and programmes that bring together heritage, culture and innovation. Throughout the year, the museum organised guided tours, workshops, and activities to engage the community. In total, CLP Pulse welcomed more than 60,000 visitors.

Leading a youth expedition to Shandong for national education and decarbonisation

In July 2025, CLP launched its Power the Youth Expedition programme, aimed at strengthening national identity among Hong Kong young people and providing insights into the Chinese Mainland’s cultural heritage and emerging energy innovations. The initiative reflects CLP’s commitment to nurturing future talent and supporting national education through immersive experiences.

Leveraging smart meter technology to enhance elderly home safety: CLP Power’s Community Watch & Care Service Pilot Programme

As Hong Kong addresses the challenges posed by an ageing population, innovative solutions are essential to support ageing in place and reduce the burden on caregivers. CLP Power has taken a pioneering step by launching the Community Watch & Care Service Pilot Programme, which uses smart meter data to monitor electricity usage patterns and safeguard elderly residents.

Connecting the elderly with society through CLP volunteer engagement programmes

CLP Power supports elderly people by providing them with a range of opportunities to participate actively in the community, in the process building their confidence and staying connected with society. Our long‑term community engagement programmes, delivered through the CLP Volunteer Team, are designed to enable the elderly participants to interact with each other for companionship, engage in learning activities, and contribute meaningfully to society.

Providing opportunities for young people and nurturing the future generation

With fresh graduates and career starters facing many challenges, CLP Power is addressing the working needs of local young people and collaborating with various partners to boost the career opportunities available for them.

Daya Bay Nuclear Power Site celebrates milestone of trillionth kilowatt-hour of on-grid electricity generation

Daya Bay Nuclear Power Site celebrated a historic milestone of keeping the first nuclear power site in China to surpass one trillion kWh of on-grid electricity generation on 29^th April 2025. To date, over 320 billion kWh of nuclear energy has been imported to Hong Kong by CLP, contributing to the city’s economic and social development and playing a vital role in its decarbonisation journey.

Daya Bay Nuclear Power Station – A Legacy of Innovation and Impact

Daya Bay Nuclear Power Station, a pioneering joint venture between CLP and CGN, was honoured with the Legacy Award (Industrial) and the Grand Award (Industrial, 1990s) at the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) 50^th Anniversary Legacy Award.

Nature conservation and improvement initiatives at CLP China’s Xicun Solar Power Station

CLP China is diligently promoting nature conservation, and its teams are working hard to enhance the natural surroundings of their plants.

Adoption of CE principles in Mainland China Wind Farms

CLP China is diligently championing the circular economy and nature conservation through various initiatives.

Strengthening the energy management capabilities of Creative Property

CLP Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Creative Property Consultants Limited (Creative Property) to improve the energy management capabilities of its property management team, and enhance the industry’s resilience in the face of extreme weather conditions.

Supporting the Governmentʼs decarbonisation goals through a waste-to-energy initiative at the West New Territories (WENT) Landfill

In support of the Governmentʼs policy of promoting waste-to-energy initiatives and increasing lower-carbon energy supply for customers, CLP Power has installed power generation units (namely WE Station) at the WENT Landfill, in operation since 2020.

CLP’s new head office relocation to Kai Tak showcases sustainable building features to its customers

On 10 December 2024, CLP reached a new milestone in its history with the opening of its new head office in Kai Tak. The state-of-the-art building, custom-built for CLP, symbolises the firmʼs unwavering confidence in Hong Kongʼs future and its commitment to fostering sustainable practices.

Innovation Carnival 2024: Inspire and empower through innovation

The Innovation Carnival 2024, aligned with CLP’s three-pillar strategies, ran from April to November, fostering collaboration and innovation in the utilities sector across the CLP Group. Roadshows at various CLP locations, reflecting our commitment to community involvement and reinforcing CLP’s leadership in sustainable innovation.

CLPʼs first Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Week 2024

At CLP, embedding diversity, equity and inclusion mindsets and skillsets in the workplace is important as it helps accelerate culture development, creating an engaging supportive workplace for all. These underpin CLPʼs Core Values, foster trust, inspire higher innovation and performance and create long-term sustainable growth.

Pledging full support for and participation in the Northern Metropolis Development by providing a stable and reliable power supply

As Hong Kong’s largest power company, and one that has been serving the community for over 120 years, CLP has consistently been committed to providing a reliable and low-carbon electricity supply to support the new developments of the city.

A$1.5 million contributed to local non-profit initiatives by EnergyAustralia since 2016

Since 2016, EnergyAustralia has invested approximately A$1.5 million in grassroots programmes through its Community Grants programme. These contributions have supported local organisations working to make a tangible difference in education, sustainability and building resilient communities in the areas around EnergyAustraliaʼs operations. 

A partnership with Morwell Neighbourhood House that is tackling food insecurity in the Latrobe Valley

Morwell Neighbourhood House has been a partner in EnergyAustralia’s Workplace Giving programme since 2021. Employees donations are matched by the business and go towards funding ‘The People’s Kitchen’, an initiative that engages businesses and volunteers from the local community in producing healthy pre-cooked meals for people facing food insecurity.

Summer delights at CLP Pulse promote arts and culture alongside green living

CLP Pulse staged a month-long summer programme of arts and green living activities called ‘Discover the Summer Delights at CLP Pulseʼ. It included activities that enabled the community and tourists to learn the unique stories behind the historic CLP clock tower building and the Kowloon neighbourhoods around it.

Connecting the elderly with society as a celebration of the 30^th anniversary of the CLP Volunteer Team

The year 2024 marked the 30^th anniversary of the CLP Volunteer Team and the 10^th anniversary of the CLP Sharing the Festive Joy programme. The CLP Volunteer Team was founded in 1994 by a group of frontline employees who volunteered their power expertise to carry out rewiring services for vulnerable elderly people. It has since grown to more than 1,800 members, including retirees and employeesʼ family members and friends, and become one of the largest corporate volunteer teams in Hong Kong. 

Providing opportunities for young people and nurturing the generation of the future

In the face of the challenges encountered by fresh graduates and career starters, CLP Power is dedicated to addressing the working needs of local youth and collaborating with various partners to boost the opportunities available for young people.

Enabling growth and engagement through Continued Community Support

As part of its commitment to community stewardship, CLP Power has rolled out a range of targeted initiatives to address the needs of different communities in Hong Kong.

Supporting nuclear energy education for all

CLP Power is committed to supporting the development of a lower carbon city. To mark the 30^th anniversary of the import of nuclear energy from the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Station into Hong Kong, CLP Power launched several initiatives to enhance public understanding of nuclear energy, including many aimed at young people.

Fishery- and agriculture-solar complementation projects on the Chinese Mainland

Fishery and solar complementation projects involve building solar generators on the surface of ponds, thus combining space for fish farming and solar power generation. The photovoltaic modules help to reduce the water surface temperature to a certain extent, preventing loss of aquaculture due to high water temperatures and improving the growth and feeding of fish. Traditional aquaculture only obtains aquaculture products and delivers a single source of income. Fishery and solar complementation projects utilise available resources more efficiently and can increase farmers’ income.

Improving Hong Kong’s Air Quality and Supporting its Long-term Decarbonisation Target through the Hong Kong Offshore Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal Project

The Hong Kong Offshore Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal Project commenced operation in July 2023. The project is enhancing Hong Kong’s fuel supply stability by adding new supply sources for natural gas, while also reducing power generation emissions and facilitating the city’s energy transition to carbon neutrality by 2050.

Jhajjar introduces Waste Recovery Programmes according to Circular Economy Principles

Jhajjar Power Station strives to achieve ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ by adopting circular economy principles and implementing various reuse and recycling initiatives to minimise waste.

Reducing water consumption through the Castle Peak Power Station (CPPS)’s Process Water Treatment Project

Power generation involves the use of large volumes of water, so improving water management is a key way to reduce water consumption. A project to enhance the existing process water management facilities at CPPS was begun in 2020 and completed in 2023.

AutoGrid enables CLP’s Demand Response programme to set a global industry standard

CLP’s Group Ventures & Research team continues to play a unique role and make key strategic venture investments to derive tangible strategic value for CLP. CLP’s venture investments have helped CLP to achieve different milestones.

Helping Link Asset Management Limited (Link) achieve its 2035 Net Zero Pathway goals

CLP Power and CLPe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Link Asset Management Limited to improve the energy efficiency of Link’s premises and raise ESG awareness among its tenants.

Teaming up with Chinachem Group to push towards carbon neutrality

CLP Power signed a new MoU with Chinachem Group (Chinachem) in November 2023 to support Chinachem’s pursuit of carbon neutrality.

Crisis management in action during extreme weather events

In early September 2023, CLP implemented multiple measures to maintain a reliable power supply and mitigate the impact of Super Typhoon Saola, when typhoon signals of No.8 and above were hoisted for 38 hours.

CLP China won WELLNESS EMPLOYER^® Award

On November 29, 2023, the 7^th (2023) WELLNESS EMPLOYER^® Award, jointly organised by the China Human Resources Management Research Association, the World Sustainable Development Leadership Organisation and CIIC, was announced in Beijing. CLP China won the WELLNESS EMPLOYER^® Award for its CLP China Employee Health and Wellbeing Programme.

Promoting joint efforts to develop the Greater Bay Area and achieve carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals

With more than 40 years of business development on the Chinese Mainland, CLP is playing a vital role in supporting the national “3060” dual carbon goal (i.e. achieving carbon peaking by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060). To this end, CLP is actively promoting different forms of partnership in the public and private sectors in the Greater Bay Area and the Chinese Mainland, driving collective momentum in energy transition and climate actions.

Powering Hong Kongʼs growth and prosperity through a new five-year Development Plan

As Hong Kong’s largest power company with a legacy stretching over 120 years, CLP has always been committed to supporting the cityʼs long-term development and prosperity.

EnergyAustralia’s workplace giving programme passes A$2 million in donations

A new cultural hub to promote heritage, culture and green education

CLP Pulse is housed in the Grade 1-listed CLP clock tower building built in 1940. Formerly CLP’s Head Office, the building has been transformed into a museum that showcases the intertwined histories of Hong Kong’s electricity development and the Kadoorie Family. It also promotes decarbonisation and sustainable development through experiential activities.

Connecting the elderly with society

CLP Power has launched a series of social events and digital lessons in Hong Kong to help elderly people stay socially connected.

Providing opportunities for young people and nurturing future generations

In the face of the challenges encountered by fresh graduates and career starters, CLP Power is dedicated to addressing the working needs of local youth and providing support in collaboration with various partners to boost opportunities for youngsters.

Enabling Growth and Engagement through Continued Community Support

As part of its commitment to community stewardship, CLP Power has rolled out a range of targeted initiatives to address the needs of different communities in Hong Kong.

Low-Carbon Invention Competition sparks students’ creativity for decarbonisation solutions

Nurturing the younger generation and supporting environmental education have always been part of CLP’s commitment to the community.

Improvement of Hong Kong’s air quality through the Black Point Power Station gas turbine upgrade project

Since 2015, CLP Power has been upgrading gas turbines for all eight older gas-fired generation units at the Black Point Power Station. The project was successfully completed in early 2022. The upgrades improve unit efficiency, reduce NO_x and CO₂ emissions and bring about an incremental increase of unit capacity that supports improvements to Hong Kong’s air quality. 

A 10-year forest restoration programme partnered with Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden Corporation (KFBG) to build science-informed capacity for combating climate change

CLP is sponsoring KFBG for a forest restoration programme. It is expected to contribute to ecological research, provide insights into carbon sequestration potential of science-informed reforestation and build CLP’s knowledge of nature-based solutions.

Delineation of nature-related risks and opportunities through baseline biodiversity assessment at Jhajjar Power Station

In India, Jhajjar Power Station engaged the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) to carry out a baseline biodiversity survey and assessment in 2022. The initiative followed Apraava Energy’s Natural Capital Action Plan (NCAP) aimed at mitigating biodiversity loss. The project received a “Commendation for Significant Achievement in Biodiversity” in the CII ITC Sustainability Awards 2022 (Award category: Domain-Biodiversity).

China’s Plastic Reduction Idea Competition for waste and carbon footprint reduction

Recognising growing concerns about plastic waste, CLP China organised the Plastic Reduction Idea Competition to encourage new plastic waste reduction ideas from employees. In response, employees actively participated and shared their thoughts on substituting plastic with other reusable materials and how to avoid single-use plastics.

Engineered solution to avoid contamination of water resources in the vicinity of Mount Piper Power Station

EnergyAustralia has successfully designed and installed one of Australiaʼs first lined dry ash repositories at its Mount Piper Power Station to prevent contamination of surface and groundwater resources in the vicinity.

Leading the technology breakthrough in hydrogen storage through investment

CLP’s Investment and Venture team took a three-pronged investment strategy covering direct equity investments, venture capital funds and joint venture investment partnerships. Capital has been deployed in strategically significant geographies (Greater China, Israel and the United States) and focus areas such as virtual power plant orchestration, cybersecurity and building energy management. 

Teaming up with Chinachem Group to drive towards carbon neutrality goal

Riding on the successful collaboration with Chinachem Group (Chinachem) in 2019 to promote energy efficiency and decarbonisation, CLP Power continues to support Chinachem on its journey in pursuing carbon neutrality.

Crisis management in action during the cable bridge fire incident

On 21 June 2022, a CLP Power cable bridge in Yuen Long caught fire, affecting power supply to around 175,000 customers in Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai and part of Tuen Mun, causing the largest blackout handled by the Company in more than a decade.

Nurturing talents for the energy and power industry

As CLP is transforming into a Utility of the Future, it is committed to nurturing future-fit talents for the energy and power industry. Through its graduate trainee programmes, CLP supports graduates to equip them with the necessary skills and industry-specific knowledge and get broad exposure across CLP’s operations in Hong Kong and other cities in the Greater Bay Area.

Promoting the development of low-carbon energy in Greater Bay Area

CLPe signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Longhua District People’s Government of Shenzhen Municipality (Longhua Government) in August 2022 to promote the development of low-carbon energy in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) in support of the Chinese Mainland’s goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2060.

Supplier Code of Conduct to mandate CLP’s environmental, social and business objectives in its value chain

CLP newly released its Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC) in December 2022. Derived from CLPʼs values, policies, standards and objectives, the SCoC is a general statement on its expectations of the suppliers CLP does business with and those who want to do business with CLP. 

Providing opportunities to young people and nurturing future generations

Fresh graduates and career starters face many challenges nowadays, particularly in the face of economic downturns resulting from the pandemic. Across its business areas, CLP Power is keeping up its efforts to address the needs of local youth and give support in collaboration with various partners.

Healing the social scars from the pandemic

To fully support the local community on the journey of pandemic recovery, CLP Power rolled out a range of targeted initiatives to address the needs of the communities of Hong Kong.

Reconnecting society and strengthening social ties in post pandemic era with series of social events

As we moved forward to the new normal, CLP Power launched a series of social events in Hong Kong to reconnect the society.

Teaming up with local initiatives and giving back to the community through EnergyAustralia’s Community Grants Programme

EnergyAustralia is committed to making a positive contribution to local communities. The Community Grants Programme provides funding to local initiatives that aim to deliver sustainable benefits and achieve tangible outcomes.

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.

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.

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.

Crisis 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.

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 CLPʼs electricity generation.

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.

Celebrating 120 years of serving Hong Kong

2021 marks CLP Power’s 120^th year serving the Hong Kong community. To celebrate, multiple projects were launched across Hong Kong.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Strengthening 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.

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.