Newmont Corporation, commonly referred to as Newmont, is a leading gold mining company headquartered in the United States. Established in 1921, Newmont has grown to become a prominent player in the mining industry, with significant operations across North America, South America, Australia, and Africa. Specialising in the exploration, extraction, and production of gold, Newmont is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation. The company’s core products include gold and copper, with a focus on delivering high-quality resources while minimising environmental impact. As a pioneer in the sector, Newmont has achieved numerous milestones, including being the first gold company to be included in the S&P 500 Index. With a strong market position, Newmont continues to set industry standards in safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.
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In 2024, Newmont Corporation reported significant carbon emissions, with total Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounting to approximately 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions reached about 6,600,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 32% for Scope 1 and 2, and by 30% for Scope 3 by 2030, using 2018 and 2019 as baseline years, respectively. Newmont aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, which will involve carbon removal strategies to offset residual emissions that cannot be eliminated. In 2023, Newmont's emissions data showed a total of approximately 5,400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, with Scope 3 emissions at about 6,300,000,000 kg CO2e. The company is on track to meet its near-term reduction targets, as confirmed by its commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Newmont's climate strategy includes a focus on operational efficiency and technological advancements to support its decarbonisation goals. The company is committed to transparency in its emissions reporting and actively engages in sustainability initiatives to mitigate its environmental impact.
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2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
Scope 2 | 984,334,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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