Teck Cominco
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Teck Cominco's score of 34 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Teck Cominco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Teck Cominco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,700,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,032,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 620,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions reached about 3,400,000,000 kg CO2e. Teck has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions across all scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. The company is actively engaged in assessing its carbon intensity, particularly in the production of copper and zinc, with reported intensities of 4,590 kg CO2e per tonne for copper and 570 kg CO2e per tonne for zinc in 2023. Overall, while Teck Cominco has not set formal reduction targets, their ongoing emissions reporting reflects an awareness of their carbon footprint and a potential pathway towards future climate commitments.
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| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 728,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Teck Cominco is committed to some 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.
