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 reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Taseko Mines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 136,968,000 kg CO2e, comprising 131,638,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 5,323,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, there were no reported Scope 3 emissions. This level of emissions has remained consistent over the past several years, with the same figures reported since 2015. Taseko Mines has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor have they engaged with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for formal reduction targets. The company’s emissions intensity for its operations, such as the Gibraltar Mine, is approximately 2,210 kg CO2e per tonne, while the Florence Copper project has a CO2 intensity of about 850 kg CO2e per tonne. Overall, Taseko Mines maintains a steady emissions profile without significant reduction commitments or achievements, reflecting a need for enhanced climate action strategies within the mining sector.
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| 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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Taseko Mines is not participating in any 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.
