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Salt and Mineral Mining
CA
updated 13 days ago

Teck Cominco

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Teck Cominco Ltd., commonly known as Teck, is a leading Canadian mining company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 1913, Teck has established itself as a prominent player in the global mining industry, with significant operations in Canada, the United States, and South America. The company primarily focuses on the extraction and production of copper, zinc, and metallurgical coal, catering to diverse markets and industries. Teck is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation, which sets it apart in the competitive landscape. With a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, the company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in resource recovery and waste management. Teck's market position is bolstered by its extensive portfolio of high-quality products and a dedication to responsible resource development, making it a trusted name in the mining sector.

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Teck Cominco's score of 54 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Teck Cominco's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Teck Cominco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,683,000 kg CO2e, comprising 825,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 858,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a reduction from 2023, where emissions were about 1,471,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 863,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 608,000,000 kg CO2e. Teck has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero Scope 2 emissions by the end of 2025. Additionally, the company has established a target to reduce the carbon intensity of its operations by 33% by 2030 across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. Historically, Teck's emissions have shown significant figures, with Scope 1 emissions reaching 2,949,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, alongside Scope 2 emissions of approximately 80,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has also reported Scope 3 emissions, particularly from the use of sold products, which were notably high at 69,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Teck's long-term goal includes achieving net-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable practices and climate responsibility.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Teck Cominco's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Teck Cominco is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Teck Cominco is participating in some 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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