- Supply chain disruptions (implied by discussion of Scope 3 emissions)
- Transitioning to cleaner energy sources
Teck Resources Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Teck Resources Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.9K kt CO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 863 kt CO2e/year; Scope 2: 611 kt CO2e/year; Scope 3: 3.4K kt CO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
4.9K kt CO2e/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 863 kt CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 611 kt CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.4K kt CO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon intensity of operations (specific numbers depend on calculation method and year-over-year comparison, see Table 2)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve net-zero Scope 2 emissions by 2025
- Reduce the carbon intensity of our operations by 33% by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Support a 40% reduction in shipping emission intensity by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions across our operations by 2050
- Ambition to achieve net-zero Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change