Taseko Mines Sustainability Profile
Taseko Mines Limited, commonly referred to as Taseko, is a prominent mining company headquartered in Canada. Established in 1966, Taseko has developed a strong presence in the mining industry, primarily focusing on copper and gold production. The company operates major projects in British Columbia, including the well-known Gibraltar Mine, which is one of the largest open-pit copper-molybdenum mines in North America. Taseko is recognised for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovative approaches to resource extraction. Its core products include copper concentrate and molybdenum, which are essential for various industrial applications. With a solid market position, Taseko has achieved significant milestones, including successful expansions and a focus on environmental stewardship, making it a key player in the mining sector.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Taseko Mines's score of 23 is lower than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Taseko Mines's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Taseko Mines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 130,337,000 kg CO2e, comprising 124,365,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 5,972,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Comparatively, in 2021, Taseko Mines recorded total emissions of approximately 113,745,000 kg CO2e, with 108,045,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 5,017,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a slight increase in emissions from 2021 to 2022. Taseko Mines has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor have they reported any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Taseko Mines Limited operates independently in its reporting and climate commitments.
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| 2020 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,660 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 90 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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Taseko Mines's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Taseko Mines has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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