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Implementing the Teck Coal No Idling Policy

February 2014

Teck Coal No Idling Policy

Presentation Outline

1. Introduction to Teck’s Coal Operations 2. The Status Quo 3. Drivers of the No Idling Policy 4. Pre-Policy Planning 5. Introducing the Policy 6. Following up on the Policy 7. Economic Benefits 8. Factors for Success

Our Steelmaking Coal Operations

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Pacific Ocean Calgary Edmonton Prince George

British Columbia Alberta

Cardinal River Elk Valley Prince Rupert Vancouver Elkford

Fording River Coal Mountain Elkview Line Creek Greenhills

City Mine Port Rail

Quintette Sparwood

Legend

Teck Coal Energy Consumption

4 * Energy consumption is normalized to Gigajoules

The Status Quo

Prior to the idling policy, almost all equipment was run all the time for the following reasons:

• Engine starters are unreliable. The disruption caused by a

machine not starting was more costly than leaving it idling.

• Extra starts cause excessive wear and tear on engine.
• Employees doubted that no-idling is valuable. “It’s been tried

before, just not worth it.”

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Main Drivers of the No Idling Policy

1. Cost Reduction Program

• In 2013, Teck committed to cost reductions of $100 million
• (Teck has now implemented $360 million in annual cost savings)

2. Sustainability Goals

• In 2011, Teck committed to energy intensity reduction of

1000TJ/yr and GHG reduction of 75kT CO2e by 2015 3. Senior Management Team Endorsement

• Vice President, Coal Operations, said “Do it!”

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Pre-Policy Planning

Learning from success at Highland Valley Copper

• Their idling policy had been in

place for 6 months

• They focused on the

environmental benefits – “It’s the right thing to do”

• They conducted frequent tours

and audits to verify compliance

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Pre-Policy Planning

Defining what type of idling we want to reduce

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Typically about 45

minutes

per shift

Shift Change

Typically about 60

minutes

per 12 hour shift

During Breaks

Target of

3.5hrs/day

Total Reduction

Pre-Policy Planning

Making the No Idling Policy specific to each site

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Site-specific policy implementation

Policy Champion Reduction estimates Health and safety benefits for

• perators

Take-home cards

Pre-Policy Planning

Considering the benefits of making Line Creek Operations an Idle-Free Operation 1L of diesel creates 2.8 kg of CO2-equivalent emissions when burned.

If all unnecessary idling stopped at LCO, we could save annually:

2.1 Million kg of CO2-equivalent emissions….

…that equals 420 cars on the road

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Pre-Policy Planning

Determining the Personal Wellness Benefits

By eliminating unnecessary idling at LCO, there are a number of personal wellness benefits as a result of reduced exposure to:

• Ambient noise from equipment
• Equipment vibration during breaks
• Diesel exhaust and soot

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Pre-Policy Planning

Setting Reasonable Exceptions

• Vehicles can be left idling below -10 degrees Celsius and above

25 for operator comfort

• Light vehicles can be left idling if they are being used as a warm

up spot during the winter

• Light vehicles can idle until their windshield has cleared of frost
• If vehicle has been tagged by maintenance as having starting

problems

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Pre-Policy Planning

Running a Maintenance Campaign One Month Prior to Implementation

• Verify all starters and batteries during

PM’s.

• Check added to regular PM sheet at

sites where it wasn’t included

• Discuss lighter weight engine oil
• Two sites switched to a 5W-40
• Deploy mechanics in the field early

for first week

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Introducing the Policy

1. The Policy was introduced during monthly safety meetings in the summer, when weather was less of an issue. 2. We performed vehicle daily checks during first month of

• program. After the first month, checks were performed weekly.
• Idling vehicles were shut off and pamphlets placed in the

cab, or auditors spoke with employees or contractors in non- conformance. 3. We gave positive reinforcement to operators who complied, such as random handing out of hats etc.

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Following up on the Policy

Auditing

During routine audits, the following template was filled

• ut for all idling vehicles

identifying:

• Equipment ID
• Equipment Type
• Location
• Time
• Teck/Contractor
• % of Idling Vehicles

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Following up on the Policy

Vehicle Idling – Oct 28-Nov 3, 2013

We achieved 98% idle free this week.

This weeks totals: 43,688 kgs less CO2 emissions released into the environment and $16,227 in diesel savings. Totals since the June 3rd rollout: 962,751 kgs less CO2 emissions released into the environment and $357,593 in diesel savings.

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Following up on the Policy

Vehicle Idling – Dec 30-Jan 5/14

We achieved 68% idle free this week.

This weeks totals: 30,321 kgs less CO2 emissions released into the environment and $11,262 in diesel savings. Totals since the June 3rd rollout: 1,283,231 kgs less CO2 emissions released into the environment and $476,628 in diesel savings.

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Following up on the Policy

Tracking Idling Performance

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5 10 15 20 25 30 35 830E 930E Cat 793 Cat 797

Idle Fuel Burn Rates (L/hr)

Highest Tested Lowest Tested

• Performed some in-house testing of idle burn rates for major equipment.
• Found it quite different than the values reported by engine ECM’s.

Following up on the Policy

Tracking Idling Performance

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0.95 1.00 1.05 1.10 1.15 1.20 1.25 1.30 Cummins HT Fleet Cat Dozer Fleet

Ratio of Engine to Operating Hours

Before Idle Policy After Idle Policy

Economic Benefits

Cost Savings

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Annual Idle Hour Reduction For Teck Coal Haul Truck Fleet = 170,000 For Teck Coal Dozer Fleet = 52,000 For Auxiliary Equipment = 70,000 Annual Diesel Savings CO2e Reduction = = 292,000 3,300,000L 9,206T

Economic Benefits

Additional Savings

• Reduced Wear and Tear
• Large diesel engines work better when hot and prolonged

idling can cause damage

• Reduced Lease/Rental Costs
• Many equipment leases/rentals are based off engine
• perating hours
• Extended PM Intervals
• Increased Engine Life

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Factors for Success

1) Strong support from management 2) Up-front planning that considers operator comfort, maintenance concerns, etc. 3) Emphasis on “It’s the right thing to do” 4) Active auditing and reporting back to all involved

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Thank You

Contact Information: Jeff Sutherland, P. Eng Energy Lead, Teck Coal Limited Direct Phone: +1-250-425-8447 Email: Jeff.sutherland@teck.com

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