Teck, one of the world’s most progressive and respected mining companies, had earned global recognition for its sustainability leadership: topping Dow’s sustainability index for mining companies, leading Sustainalytics rankings, and ranking among the top five companies on the MSEI. Yet despite these accolades, Teck faced an uphill battle in shaping public perception. In an industry often viewed as unsustainable, how could Teck show the world it was leading the resources sector toward a more sustainable future?
Insight
The minerals and metals Teck mines are critical to the technologies driving net-zero carbon solutions – powering wind turbines, electric vehicles, and more. We saw an opportunity to reframe Teck not as a traditional mining company, but as an innovator advancing global sustainability. The right message could shift perception, positioning Teck as a future-focused enabler of progress.
Action
S3 McMillan developed the Sustainable Teck platform – a simple, ownable idea that elevated the brand’s sustainability leadership and technological innovation. The campaign leveraged a clever play on words (Tech/Teck), reinforcing both the master brand and its role in enabling a sustainable future. We executed a flexible, scalable campaign that launched across digital channels, driving engagement with key audiences from government to industry stakeholders.
Clear Results
Here’s how brand clarity fueled measurable impact:
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Digging Deep Wins Gold
Chronicle Heritage and S3 McMillan took home the Gold for Best Corporate Rebrand at the 2023 Transform Awards in New York, proving that digging deep uncovers the richest rewards.