Reducing emissions at our operations requires that we move away from higher carbon sources of energy. In the case of electricity, low-cost and low-carbon energy increasingly go hand in hand.

At Teck’s Chilean operations, the majority of electricity has historically been procured from conventional sources like coal and natural gas. By increasing our use of renewable energy we can reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while creating potential for long-term savings on energy costs.

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“设置大胆的新气候和能源目标不仅有助于我们进一步减少排放，它也可以帮助我们在我们的运营中找到经济的长期能源供应选择”，Marcos CID表示，Marcos Cid表示，Marcos Cid表示，Marcos Cid表示，Marcos Cid说道。

Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 (QB2)

In early 2020, QB2 restructured part of its power agreement with AES Gener to increase the project’s use of renewable energy to 118 Megawatts (MW) starting as early as 2022. Once effective, more than 50% of QB2’s total operating power needs will be from renewable sources, including wind, solar, and hydroelectric energy. This agreement secures reliable, long-term power for our major copper growth project at no additional cost, while helping to reduce our environmental footprint.

该开关转换为可再生功率取代以前的化石燃料电力，用于QB2，每年将消除大约80万吨的温室气体（GHG）排放量 - 相当于在路上取出170,000辆燃烧发动机汽车。这与温哥华市的所有汽车中的一半以上永久停车或QB2所在的智利塔拉巴哈地区的所有汽车。

Carmen de Andacollo (CdA)

In September 2020, Teck entered into a long-term power purchase agreement to provide 100% renewable power at CdA. Under the agreement, CdA is sourcing 72 Megawatts (MW) (550 GWh/year) from AES Gener’s growing renewable portfolio of wind, solar and hydroelectric energy. The transition to renewable power replaced previous fossil fuel power sources and eliminates approximately 200,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually, the equivalent to removing over 40,000 passenger vehicles from the road.

“We are honored to continue working together with Teck to help them progress towards their goal of carbon neutrality,” said Andrés Gluski, AES Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer. “By providing Teck with innovative renewable energy solutions, AES Gener is helping build Chile’s sustainable and reliable grid of the future.”

Efforts at our existing Chilean operations have not gone unnoticed. In 2019, Teck’s Carmen de Andacollo (CdA) Operations was awarded with the Ministry of Energy’s Energy Efficiency Silver Seal. This award recognizing years of commitment from CdA staff to improve electricity and fuel efficiency at the operation, and to reduce emissions and costs without compromising production.

“By transitioning to renewable energy, Teck’s Chilean operations can realize opportunities to reduce emissions, save on energy costs, and support the broader shift to renewable energy sources in Chile, as the country works towards its own decarbonization goals”, said Chris Adachi, Manager, Sustainability and Climate Change.

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