New Gold Inc., a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in Canada and operates primarily in North America. Founded in 1980, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of gold and copper, with significant operations in British Columbia and Ontario. Specialising in the development and operation of mineral properties, New Gold is known for its flagship assets, including the Rainy River and New Afton mines. These projects are distinguished by their commitment to sustainable practices and innovative extraction techniques. With a strong market position, New Gold has achieved notable milestones, including successful expansions and a focus on responsible mining. The company continues to enhance its reputation through strategic partnerships and a dedication to environmental stewardship, making it a key player in the global mining sector.
How does New Gold's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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New Gold's score of 26 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, New Gold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 143,435,000 kg CO2e, comprising 124,199,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 19,235,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a reduction from 2023, where emissions totalled about 155,687,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 140,464,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 15,224,000 kg CO2e. New Gold has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This commitment is part of their strategy to enhance electrification and implement energy-reduction initiatives. The company is currently on track to meet these targets, as indicated in their sustainability reports. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are directly reported by New Gold Inc. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the mining industry, aligning with global climate goals.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 163,709,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,686,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
New Gold has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

