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 124,365,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 5,972,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 130,337,000 kg CO2e. The emissions data for 2023 is not disclosed, but the company has provided CO2 intensity figures for its operations, including 2,210 kg CO2e per tonne for the Gibraltar Mine (Scope 1) and 850 kg CO2e per tonne for the Florence Copper project (Scope 2). Taseko Mines has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Taseko Mines Limited. Overall, Taseko Mines is actively monitoring its carbon emissions, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint, although specific commitments or targets have yet to be established.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,660 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 90 | 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.
