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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.

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41

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Newcrest's score of 41 is higher than 94% 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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,247,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,387,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 861,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 870,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's ongoing commitment to addressing its carbon footprint. Newcrest has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity per tonne of ore milled by 2030, starting from 2018 levels. Furthermore, Newcrest has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with a roadmap identifying decarbonisation options for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Over recent years, Newcrest has demonstrated a proactive approach to climate commitments, aligning with industry standards and expectations for sustainability. The company's efforts reflect a growing recognition of the importance of reducing carbon emissions in the mining sector, particularly as global pressures for environmental accountability increase.

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2017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,288,105,000
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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
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-
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 low 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. This request for Newcrest is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Newcrest is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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