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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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20

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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Taseko Mines's score of 20 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Taseko Mines's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Taseko Mines, headquartered in Canada, 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. Over the years, Taseko has maintained consistent emissions levels, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions remaining stable since 2014. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets, Taseko's emissions intensity metrics, such as the Gibraltar Mine CO2 intensity of 2,210 kg CO2e per tonne, reflect ongoing efforts to monitor and manage their carbon footprint. As the mining industry increasingly focuses on sustainability, Taseko Mines may benefit from establishing clear climate goals to align with global standards and stakeholder expectations.

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Scope 1
131,638,000
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Scope 2
5,323,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Taseko Mines's primary industry is Copper products, which is high 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. Taseko Mines is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 committed to any reduction initiatives 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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