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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In 2022, Taseko Mines reported total greenhouse gas 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. For 2021, emissions were approximately 113,745,000 kg CO2e, with 108,045,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 5,017,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2020, Taseko Mines reported significantly lower emissions of about 1,750,000 kg CO2e, with 1,660,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 90,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it participate in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Taseko Mines is committed to monitoring and reporting its emissions but currently lacks formal climate pledges or reduction commitments. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Taseko Mines operates independently in its reporting and climate strategy.
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Scope 1 | 1,660 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 90 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - |
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