- Nitrate levels in water stored at Gibraltar's TSF exceeded permit conditions, curtailing discharge to the Fraser River.
- Need to address surplus water stored at Gibraltar.
Taseko Mines Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Taseko Mines Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 124.4K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 5972 tCO2e (Scope 2). By scope: Scope 1: 124.4K tCO2e; Scope 2: 6.0K tCO2e. 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
124.4K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 5972 tCO2e (Scope 2)
2022
Renewable Energy
50%
of total energy
Water Usage
7.3K thousand cubic meters (consumed)
2022
Waste
See page 22
2022
Energy Use
3.7M GJ
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 124.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 6.0K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 124.4K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 5972 tCO2e (Scope 2) |
| 2021 | 1.96 t CO2e/t CuEq (Gibraltar Mine Scope 1) |
| 2020 | 96.6K tCO2e (Gibraltar) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Successfully piloted biological treatment of nitrate in Gibraltar tailings supernatant; full-scale implementation planned for spring 2023.
- Gibraltar Mine reclaimed three hectares of land; planted 17,930 trees and 51,090 shrubs; seeded 34 hectares.
- Florence Copper, using in-situ copper recovery, is expected to be the lowest GHG and energy intensity primary copper producer in North America.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Permit, construct, and begin operating a water treatment plant at Gibraltar.
📅 Medium-term
- Investigate treatment options and secondary uses for surplus water at Florence Copper, aiming for 50% beneficial use.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve full commercial production at Florence Copper.
- Optimize Gibraltar closure plan to return land to a beneficial state supporting native flora and fauna.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance