Taseko Mines
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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Taseko Mines's score of 20 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Taseko Mines's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Taseko Mines, headquartered in Canada, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 136,968,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 131,638,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct operations, and 5,323,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, associated with purchased electricity. Notably, there were no reported Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Taseko Mines has maintained consistent emissions levels, with Scope 1 emissions remaining stable at 131,638,000 kg CO2e from 2014 through 2023. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction strategies or climate pledges. Despite the lack of formal commitments, Taseko Mines continues to monitor its carbon footprint, with a focus on improving operational efficiency. The company’s emissions intensity for its Gibraltar Mine was reported at 2,210 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023, reflecting ongoing efforts to assess and manage its environmental impact.
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Get Started| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 131,638,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,323,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Taseko Mines is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
