Newmont
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Newmont's score of 45 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Newmont's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Newmont Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,540,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 226,564,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 359,527,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and significant Scope 3 emissions, although specific figures were not disclosed. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 32% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, Newmont targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Newmont's commitment to sustainable mining practices while addressing climate change.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 181,682,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000 | 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 | 743,949,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000 | 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 3 | 134,713,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Newmont is committed to some 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.
