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Newcrest

Newcrest Mining Limited, commonly referred to as Newcrest, is a leading gold mining company headquartered in Australia. Established in 1966, Newcrest has grown to become one of the largest gold producers globally, with significant operations in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Canada. The company is renowned for its expertise in exploration, mining, and production of gold and copper, focusing on sustainable practices and innovation. Newcrest's core products include high-quality gold and copper, with a commitment to responsible mining that sets it apart in the industry. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the development of advanced mining technologies and a strong portfolio of assets, such as the Cadia Valley Operations and Lihir Gold Mine. With a robust market position, Newcrest continues to be a key player in the global mining sector, recognised for its operational excellence and commitment to sustainability.

DitchCarbon Score

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22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

16

Industry Benchmark

Newcrest's score of 22 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Newcrest's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Newcrest Mining Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,247,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,387,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 861,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 870,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Newcrest has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of about 2,624,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions in 2023. The company has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes (1, 2, and 3) for the years 2019 to 2023, showcasing its transparency in reporting. Despite the significant emissions figures, Newcrest has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, with reported GHG emissions intensity by ore milled at approximately 32,000 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023. Newcrest's ongoing efforts reflect its awareness of the industry's climate challenges and the importance of sustainable practices in mining operations.

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2017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,288,105,000
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
817,802,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Newcrest's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Newcrest is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Newcrest is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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