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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

How does Teck Cominco's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

34

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.

16

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.

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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, primarily from the use of sold products. Teck has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. However, they are actively engaged in sustainability practices and have reported on their carbon intensity metrics across various commodities, including copper and zinc production. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. Overall, Teck Cominco's emissions data highlights the significant scale of their operations and the associated carbon emissions, while their lack of defined reduction targets suggests an area for potential improvement in their climate commitments.

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Scope 1
728,000,000
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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
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-
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
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-
-
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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 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. Teck Cominco is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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