Highland Valley Copper (HVC) is the first copper mine in Canada to be awarded the Copper Mark, an assurance framework to promote responsible practices and demonstrate the copper industry’s contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
According to Teck Resources, the process to be awarded the Copper Mark is extensive, with HVC assessed and independently verified against 32 responsible production criteria, including greenhouse gas emissions, community health and safety, respect for Indigenous rights, and business integrity.
“Copper is an essential material for the low-carbon future, and our focus is on helping meet the growing global need for copper in an environmentally and socially responsible way,” said Don Lindsay, President and CEO.
“We are proud that Highland Valley Copper has been awarded the Copper Mark, demonstrating the operation’s commitment to sustainability and to ensuring customers have the information they need on our performance as a responsible copper producer.”
Highland Valley Copper Operations is Teck’s first copper operation to achieve certification, with plans for each of Teck’s copper operations to be verified in the future.
“We are pleased to welcome HVC among the growing number of sites that have received the Copper Mark,” said Michèle Brülhart, Executive Director of the Copper Mark.
“HVC is our first Copper Mark recipient in Canada, and we congratulate them on their commitment to responsible practices.”
