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 2022, Taseko Mines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 130,337,000 kg CO2e, comprising 124,365,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 5,972,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked an increase from 2021, when the company emitted about 113,745,000 kg CO2e (108,045,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 5,017,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2). The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. Taseko Mines operates without cascading emissions data from a parent company, indicating that their reported figures are solely from their own operations. Overall, Taseko Mines's emissions reflect their ongoing activities in the mining sector, with a focus on transparency in their reporting. However, the absence of reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action in line with industry standards.
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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 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.
