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Teck Cominco

Teck Cominco Ltd., commonly known as Teck, is a leading Canadian mining company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 1913, Teck has established itself as a prominent player in the global mining industry, with significant operations in Canada, the United States, and South America. The company primarily focuses on the extraction and production of copper, zinc, and metallurgical coal, catering to diverse markets and industries. Teck is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation, which sets it apart in the competitive landscape. With a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, the company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in resource recovery and waste management. Teck's market position is bolstered by its extensive portfolio of high-quality products and a dedication to responsible resource development, making it a trusted name in the mining sector.

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Teck Cominco's score of 54 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Teck Cominco's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Teck Cominco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,683,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 825,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 858,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a decrease from 2023, where emissions were about 1,471,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 863,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 608,000,000 kg CO2e. Teck has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero Scope 2 emissions by the end of 2025. Additionally, the company has established a target to reduce the carbon intensity of its operations by 33% by 2030 across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, Teck aims to achieve net-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. In 2022, Teck's emissions included approximately 2,490,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, indicating a significant upstream impact. The company has been actively working on reducing its carbon footprint, with a long-term goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 58% by 2025 compared to 1990 levels. Teck's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its ongoing efforts to lower carbon intensity and achieve significant reductions in emissions across all scopes, aligning with industry standards and climate action goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Teck Cominco's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Teck Cominco is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Teck Cominco 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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