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Copper Products
CA
updated 11 days ago

Taseko Mines

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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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11

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Copper Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22

Industry Benchmark

Taseko Mines's score of 11 is lower than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20%

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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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20202022
Scope 1
1,660
000,000,000
Scope 2
90
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Taseko Mines's primary industry is Copper products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Taseko Mines is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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