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Teck Cominco Ltd., commonly known as Teck, is a leading Canadian company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Established in 1913, Teck has evolved into a prominent player in the chemical and fertilizer minerals sector, specialising in the mining and quarrying of various products, including salt and other essential minerals.
With a strong operational presence across Canada and internationally, Teck is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in mineral extraction. The company’s core offerings include high-quality fertiliser minerals and industrial chemicals, distinguished by their purity and performance.
Teck's market position is bolstered by its strategic focus on responsible resource development and its notable achievements in environmental stewardship, making it a trusted name in the industry.
56
DitchCarbon score
+38 vs industry average
Teck Cominco’s score of 56 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.437
20182025
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Teck Cominco's reported carbon emissions
Teck Cominco reported its Scope 1 emissions for 2025 as 919,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions as 563,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions as 3,403,000,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of 825,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 858,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 3,400,000,000 kg CO2e.
Teck Cominco has several climate commitments. The company aims to achieve net-zero Scope 2 emissions by 2025. Additionally, it has a near-term goal to reduce the carbon intensity of its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 33% by 2030, using 2020 as a baseline. The company also targets a 7% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2016 base year, aiming to reduce emissions by 450,000 metric tons. For long-term goals, Teck Cominco is committed to achieving net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050. These targets are disclosed in various sustainability reports from Teck Resources Limited.
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Teck Cominco’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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