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 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 has not disclosed any climate pledges or commitments to reduce emissions. The absence of reduction targets indicates a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. Overall, Taseko Mines's emissions data reflects a need for enhanced climate commitments and transparency in their environmental impact management.
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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.
