"I love what I do for a living, but I have to admit, that at times, when I have to tell people what I do for a living, such as when people ask me, whether at a party or a PTA meeting, it isn't always well received, and sometimes turns into a heated discussion. I try to explain that this is an integral industry, but haven't always been happy with the track record of my previous employers. This is one of the primary reasons I would really love to work with Teck, especially since their sustainability goals and accomplishments are so impressive. If I worked here, and someone asked me where I worked, I could speak to how the future looks brighter, thanks to the forward-thinking of my employer, and could speak to this with pride."

According to several watchdog groups, including the World Benchmarking Alliance, Teck Resources ranks among the highest among their competitors, for their "sustainability strategy and accountability and commitments to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment. It ranks fifth among its 97 peers in the metals and mining industry." Sustainability is an integral part of their identity as a company. So much so that they've included sustainability among their core values. "We make a positive contribution to the environment, and ensure the wellbeing of the communities and Indigenous Peoples where we operate."