Teck Resources Ltd
Teck Resources Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Teck Resources conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Teck Resourcesās Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Teck Resources generated a total of 767,201,524 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.01% of Teck Resources's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 0.02% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 99.97% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
How does Teck Resources treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Teck Resources reported that 83,535 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.01% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (51.14%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Teck Resources has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.