CarbonCare InnoLab (CCIL)

What CarbonCare InnoLab (CCIL) does

CarbonCare InnoLab (CCIL), founded in 2014, is an independent Hong Kong-based non-profit organisation (Charity Number 91/13600, tax-exempt under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance) focused on climate change mitigation, renewable energy adoption, youth climate advocacy, and community-level climate adaptation. Headquartered in Kowloon with 17 staff, CCIL operates as a multi-programme climate action platform serving schools, non-governmental organisations, grassroots communities (notably in Kwai Chung and Tai O), youth aged 15-35, corporate partners, and the general public in Hong Kong. Its service pillars are climate justice, carbon reduction, renewable energy, climate adaptation and resilience, and climate education.

CCIL's core product family includes the SolarCare Programme (the Jockey Club SolarCare Programme, SolarVisit tours, Solar InnoWorkshop, RE Webinars, and Solar Future Challenge competition), the Climate Advocacy Training for Youth (CATY) with its alumni network Hong Kong Climate Action Network for Youth (HK-CANY), the Local Conference of Youth Hong Kong (LCOY HK) annual summit, EnergyCare Community Action in Kwai Chung, Paris Watch (Paris Agreement compliance monitoring), and the CarbonCare Label certification. Supporting infrastructure includes SolarMap (interactive mapping of 31 solar PV systems with real-time performance data), the Ah Tan Blog, and a Climate Change Knowledge Hub. Across its portfolio, CCIL reports serving 3,500 beneficiaries, organising 115 climate activities annually, avoiding 12,000 tonnes CO2e, and operating solar installations equivalent to powering 13,013 households monthly.

CCIL operates on a charitable, donor- and grant-supported model. Revenue streams comprise individual/organisational donations; multi-year institutional grants from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (core SolarCare funder), Hang Seng Bank (Low Carbon Future programme with feed-in tariff revenue committed through 2033), HKEX Foundation (LCOY HK), UPS Foundation (Tree Care Programme, 2019-2021), Partnerships for Community Development (EnergyCare Kwai Chung), and Kerry Properties (event sponsorship); plus recurring feed-in tariff income from operated solar systems. The organisation delivers programmes through direct staff deployment, trained volunteer networks, and partner organisations at schools, NGO facilities, and community centres. International standing is anchored by official UNFCCC observer status and memberships in Climate Action Network, CityNet, SDSN Hong Kong, Adaptation Research Alliance, and Hong Kong Council of Social Service, providing direct access to global climate policy processes for youth delegates.

Name

CarbonCare InnoLab (CCIL)

Legal name

CarbonCare InnoLab Limited

Website

https://ccinnolab.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CarbonCare InnoLab (CCIL) is a Hong Kong-based non-profit founded in 2014 that delivers climate action programmes including community solar installations, youth advocacy training, and grassroots climate adaptation services to schools, NGOs, communities, and corporate partners across Hong Kong.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Action Nonprofit Services

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA)

Keywords

• Community climate action
• Solar energy adoption
• Youth climate advocacy
• Renewable energy education
• Climate policy monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Kowloon

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-exempt charity (91/13600) receiving donations from individuals and organizations to support climate action activities.
2. Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust Funding: Major funding for SolarCare Programme to develop community solar service platform.
3. Hang Seng Bank Funding: Funding for Hang Seng Low Carbon Future program supporting solar installations at NGOs and schools.
4. HKEX Foundation Funding: Funding for Local Conference of Youth Hong Kong (LCOY HK) youth climate summit.
5. Partnerships for Community Development Funding: Funding for EnergyCare Community Action - Kwai Chung climate education program.
6. UPS Foundation Funding: Funding for Tree Care Programme (2019-2021).
7. Feed-in Tariff Revenue: Solar energy systems installed generate revenue through Hong Kong Government's Feed-in Tariff scheme, supporting ongoing climate education initiatives.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

CarbonCare InnoLab is an independent community non-profit that delivers climate action programs in Hong Kong, including the SolarCare Programme (turnkey solar PV installations for NGOs and schools), Climate Advocacy Training for Youth (CATY) with UNFCCC COP participation, signature fundraising and awareness events, and community climate adaptation programs targeting grassroots residents. The organization also operates SolarMap, an interactive mapping platform displaying real-time solar installation performance data across partner organisations.

Product overview

CarbonCare InnoLab (CCIL) is a Hong Kong-based NGO operating as a climate action platform with multiple interconnected programmes. The core offerings include the SolarCare Programme family (Jockey Club SolarCare Programme, SolarVisit, Solar InnoWorkshop, RE Webinars, Solar Future Challenge) for renewable energy education and solar installation; the Climate Advocacy Training for Youth (CATY) and Hong Kong Climate Action Network for Youth (HK-CANY) for youth empowerment; and the Local Conference of Youth Hong Kong (LCOY HK) for youth climate policy advocacy. Additional programmes include Paris Watch (climate policy monitoring), EnergyCare Community Action, Hang Seng Low Carbon Future (school and NGO solar installations), CarbonCare Label (certification), and fundraising events (Watt-A-Thon, CarbonCare Veggie Day, Tai O Hikeathon). The organisation also operates supporting platforms including SolarMap, Ah Tan Blog, and Climate Change Knowledge Hub.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SolarCare Programme: Community service platform accelerating solar energy adoption in local communities through stakeholder engagement and education.
• Climate Advocacy Training for Youth (CATY)
• Local Conference of Youth Hong Kong (LCOY HK)
• Paris Watch
• CarbonCare Label
• EnergyCare Community Action
• CarbonCare Open Innovation Lab (COIL)
• Hong Kong Climate Action Network for Youth (HK-CANY)
• Watt-A-Thon
• CarbonCare Veggie Day
• Tai O Hikeathon
• Tree Care Programme
• Solar Future Challenge

Products and services

• SolarCare Programme A community service platform accelerating solar energy adoption within Hong Kong local communities through stakeholder engagement and educational activities, installing and managing solar PV systems at NGO and school sites with revenue supporting climate education.
• Climate Advocacy Training for Youth (CATY) Structured training programme that nurtures Hong Kong youth as climate advocates, equipping them with policy advocacy skills and nominating delegates for participation in UNFCCC COP conferences.
• Hong Kong Climate Action Network for Youth (HK-CANY) Alumni network providing small grants and ongoing support to CATY graduates for implementing youth-led climate action projects across Hong Kong communities.
• Local Conference of Youth Hong Kong (LCOY HK) Annual youth climate summit bringing together young people to discuss climate issues and draft the Hong Kong Youth Statement for submission to UNFCCC YOUNGO.
• Paris Watch Initiative monitoring Hong Kong's performance against Paris Agreement commitments, comparing progress with neighbouring cities and producing analytical reports for policy influence.
• EnergyCare Community Action - Kwai Chung Community-based climate adaptation programme providing energy efficiency upgrades and climate resilience building for grassroots residents in the Kwai Chung district of Hong Kong.
• Hang Seng Low Carbon Future programme family Hang Seng Bank-funded programme family installing solar PV systems at NGOs and schools across Hong Kong, with feed-in tariff revenue funding ongoing climate education initiatives through 2033.
• CarbonCare Label Certification programme recognising organisations' efforts in carbon reduction and climate action, providing a verified mark for participating businesses and NGOs demonstrating climate commitment.
• Watt-A-Thon Signature 8-hour cycling fundraising marathon event where participants generate electricity to raise awareness about renewable energy and climate action while collecting donations for CCIL programmes.
• CarbonCare Veggie Day Annual awareness and dietary event promoting plant-based eating and low-carbon lifestyles in response to International Meatless Day/International Vegetarian Day.
• Tai O Hikeathon Educational fundraising hike exploring climate change impacts on Tai O, one of Hong Kong's most climate-vulnerable communities, with sponsored participation supporting CCIL climate programmes.
• Tree Care Programme Youth education programme on tree conservation, species identification, and urban tree risk assessment, delivered with funding from the UPS Foundation during 2019-2021.
• Solar Future Challenge Competition encouraging students to design solar-powered devices addressing climate-induced social issues for vulnerable communities.
• CarbonCare Open Innovation Lab (COIL) Hong Kong's first green entrepreneurship incubation programme supporting climate innovators and green entrepreneurs developing low-carbon solutions.
• Jockey Club Community Sustainability Fund - Green Recovery for Community Post-pandemic programme promoting climate action and sustainable community recovery through green initiatives supported by the Jockey Club Community Sustainability Fund.
• Tai O Community Campaign Climate education programme raising awareness about climate change impacts on the Tai O fishing community through workshops, tours, and disaster preparedness assessments in partnership with the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute.
• SolarMap Interactive public mapping platform displaying solar energy system installation data and real-time performance across CCIL's partner organisations throughout Hong Kong.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,500 beneficiaries served annually across all programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial observer organization enabling youth delegate participation in COP negotiations and access to international climate policy processes.
• Climate Action Network (CAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of global civil society climate network spanning 130+ countries with 1,900+ member organizations, providing international climate advocacy platform.
• CityNet (Asia Pacific Urban Cooperation Network)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of regional network of 154 local governments, NGOs, and research institutions. JC SolarCare Programme was shortlisted for CityNet-ESCAP SDG City Awards 2023 Notable Cases.
• SDSN Hong Kong (Sustainable Development Solutions Network)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of local network co-hosted by HKJC and CUHK, mobilizing expertise for UN SDGs advancement with 20 member organizations.
• Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of global alliance supporting climate adaptation research for vulnerable communities through action-oriented solutions.
• Hong Kong Council of Social ServicemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember organization with 510+ member agencies providing social services across Hong Kong.
• Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Tai O Community Campaign conducting workshops and community activities to assess climate vulnerability and disaster response capacity.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• The Climate Action Network (CAN): Global network of 1,900+ civil society climate organizations that CCIL is a member of. Relevant as a peer umbrella/network rather than a direct competitor; comparable on international climate governance engagement and policy advocacy methodology.
• R20 Regions of Climate Action: International coalition of subnational governments and regions financing and deploying renewable energy and climate infrastructure projects. Comparable as a peer network for subnational/community-scale climate infrastructure deployment, though focused on government rather than NGO-led implementation.
• Climate Action Tracker: Independent scientific assessment of government climate commitments and Paris Agreement alignment. Comparable to CCIL's Paris Watch program in monitoring Hong Kong's Paris Agreement performance, though operating as a research consortium rather than a community NGO.

Direct peers

• Hong Kong Bird Watching Society: Long-established Hong Kong environmental NGO focused on bird conservation, habitat, and biodiversity education. Comparable as a Hong Kong non-profit running community education and volunteer programs, though biodiversity-focused rather than climate-focused.
• 350.org East Asia: Global grassroots climate movement with East Asia regional presence focused on fossil fuel phase-out and climate advocacy. Comparable in mission (community-driven climate action) and youth mobilization, though more campaign-driven and less focused on renewable energy deployment than CCIL.
• Friends of the Earth (Hong Kong): Hong Kong-based environmental NGO focused on climate, energy, and community environmental advocacy. Directly comparable to CCIL in geography (Hong Kong), mission (community climate action), and funding model (grants + donations), though broader in environmental scope (waste, air quality, biodiversity).
• Clean Air Network (Hong Kong): Hong Kong NGO dedicated to air quality policy advocacy and public engagement. Comparable as a Hong Kong climate/environment policy advocacy NGO running community campaigns and publishing policy research, though narrowly focused on air quality rather than CCIL's broader climate and energy remit.
• World Green Organisation: Hong Kong-based non-profit focused on sustainability, green business, and environmental education. Comparable in geography, non-profit status, and programmatic mix of corporate engagement and community education; competes for similar Hong Kong CSR and ESG funding.

Broad incumbents

• WWF-Hong Kong: Established Hong Kong affiliate of a global environmental NGO with deep corporate and government relationships across climate, biodiversity, and oceans. Comparable as a Hong Kong climate/environmental NGO competing for the same philanthropic and corporate partner pool, but at significantly larger scale and longer operating history than CCIL.
• Greenpeace East Asia: Hong Kong-based regional office of Greenpeace running high-profile climate and environmental campaigns across East Asia. Comparable as a Hong Kong-headquartered climate advocacy NGO pursuing systemic policy change, though with an activist/campaign model rather than CCIL's community-solar and youth-training model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ccil_hk
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCKe_zSvljbGmt30d9F863WQ/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/carboncareinnolab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carboncare-innolab
• Instagraminstagram.com/carboncare_innolab

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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