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.
How does Taseko Mines's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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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.
In 2022, Taseko Mines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 130,337,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 124,365,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 5,972,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This data reflects the company's operational impact on climate change, with both scopes disclosed, indicating a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting. In 2021, Taseko Mines recorded emissions of about 113,745,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 108,045,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 5,170,000 kg CO2e. This shows a slight increase in emissions from 2021 to 2022, highlighting the challenges faced in reducing carbon footprints in the mining sector. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives, Taseko Mines is actively engaged in emissions reporting and has disclosed its emissions data through the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The company has not set Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets, nor does it have a formal climate pledge at this time. Overall, Taseko Mines's emissions data underscores the importance of ongoing efforts to address climate change within the mining industry, particularly as it navigates the complexities of reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency.
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| 2020 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,660 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 90 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
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.

