Teck and Oldendorff Carriers Announce Agreement to Outfit Bulk Carrier with Rotor Sails to Reduce Emissions
07 Dicembre 2023 - 1:50PM
Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK)
(“Teck”) and Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG (“Oldendorff”)
today announced an agreement to use wind propulsion to further
reduce CO2 emissions in Teck’s supply chain. The joint investment
will see the vessel Dietrich Oldendorff, which carries shipments of
Teck steelmaking coal from the Port of Vancouver, outfitted with a
Flettner Rotor system by mid-2024.
The Flettner Rotors generate lift from the wind,
which is translated into additional thrust, thereby reducing fuel
consumption on voyages across the Pacific. The addition of the
rotors, along with other emission savings measures, is expected to
reduce emissions by 55% resulting in an annual reduction of over
17,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, equal to removing 3,500
gasoline-powered passenger vehicles from the road. Since the
November 2021 announcement of the start of Teck and Oldendorff’s
joint efforts to reduce supply chain emissions, an estimated
115,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions have been eliminated, the
equivalent of removing over 25,000 gasoline-powered passenger
vehicles from the road.
“This innovative agreement to utilize wind power in shipping
will reduce the carbon footprint in Teck’s supply chain and help
advance the development of green transportation corridors,” said
Jonathan Price, President and CEO, Teck. “Teck is collaborating
with our customers and suppliers to reduce emissions in our supply
chain as part of our climate strategy.”
Patrick Hutchins, CEO of Oldendorff Carriers, added, “We are
excited to harness the power of the wind in the transpacific dry
bulk trade with a progressive partner like Teck. Our mutual
determination to drive a decarbonized supply chain can only be
realized through cooperation and collaboration. The energy
transition has begun, and we are prepared to make the necessary
joint investments that will provide a meaningful reduction of
emissions. Forty years of historical weather data show that the
trade between the Pacific Northwest and Asia is one of the best
trade lanes for producing reliable wind energy.”
Manufactured by Norsepower, the rotors are constructed in part
with recycled materials from approximately 342,000 plastic
bottles.
Teck and Oldendorff are also currently piloting the use of
biofuel on another bulk carrier as another means to lower
emissions.
As part of Teck’s Sustainability Strategy, Teck has 2030 climate
goals including to reduce carbon intensity across operations by
33%, support partners in reducing global carbon intensity of
steelmaking by 30%, and establish low-emission supply chain
corridors, including support for a 40% reduction in shipping
emission intensity, working with customers and transportation
providers. These 2030 goals support Teck’s goal to be a
carbon-neutral operator by 2050. Click here to learn more about
Teck’s approach to taking action on climate change.
For a rendering of the Dietrich Oldendorff outfitted with a
Flettner Rotor system: click here
Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release
contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
and forward-looking information as defined in the Securities Act
(Ontario). The forward-looking statements relate to expectations
with respect to the realized amount of CO2 emissions reduction and
our long-term sustainability strategy, including but not limited to
our 2030 and 2050 goals. These statements involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual
results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in
such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in
this press release are based on assumptions regarding commodity
prices, general economic conditions and the performance of our
business, achievement of emissions reduction in line with
expectations, as well as our ability to achieve our climate goals
and the longer-term impacts of those goals on our business, among
other matters. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive.
Factors that may cause actual results to vary include, but are not
limited to, changes in commodity prices or general economic
conditions, actual climate-change consequences, adequate technology
not being available on acceptable terms, and changes in laws and
governmental regulations or enforcement thereof that impact our
operations or strategy. We assume no obligation to update
forward-looking statements except as required under securities
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Further information concerning risks and uncertainties
associated with these forward-looking statements can be found in
our annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2022,
filed under our profile on SEDAR (www.sedarplus.ca) and on EDGAR
(www.sec.gov) under cover of Form 40-F, as well as subsequent
filings under our profile.
About OldendorffOldendorff Carriers is a
102-year-old family-owned shipping company operating a fleet of
about 700 bulk carriers. The company is represented by 21 offices
around the world with 11 bulk Transshipment projects and has a
workforce of over 4,500 employees from 60 countries.
www.oldendorff.com
About TeckAs one of Canada’s leading mining
companies, Teck is committed to responsible mining and mineral
development with major business units focused on copper, zinc, and
steelmaking coal. Copper, zinc, and high-quality steelmaking coal
are required for the transition to a low-carbon world.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Teck’s shares are listed on the
Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK. Learn more about
Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources.
Investor Contact:Fraser PhillipsSenior Vice
President, Investor Relations & Strategic
Analysis604.699.4621fraser.phillips@teck.com
Media Contact:Chris Stannell Public Relations
Manager604.699.4368chris.stannell@teck.com
Oldendorff Contact:Scott
JonesDirector of Communications+44 7423
431491scott.jones@oldendorff.com
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