Newmont Ranked Mining Industry Leader by Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for Second Year in a Row
September 08 2016 - 12:24PM
Business Wire
Ranking marks 10th consecutive year Newmont selected for
inclusion on index
For the second year in a row, Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE:
NEM) was ranked by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI
World) as the mining industry’s overall leader in sustainability.
Newmont’s inclusion on the index also marked the 10th consecutive
year the company has been selected for the DJSI World. This year,
the DJSI World – one of the most highly regarded sustainability
indices – included 316 global companies identified as leaders in
the areas of sustainable economic, environmental and social
performance. Newmont was the first gold company named to the index
in 2007, and has been included on the DJSI North America Index
every year since 2006.
“We’re honored that our economic, environmental and social
performance was recognized as the best in the mining sector by the
Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the second year running.
This performance reflects our team’s deep commitment to
sustainability and continuous improvement,” said Gary Goldberg,
President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our focus on creating value
and improving lives through sustainable and responsible mining
translates into safe working conditions and good jobs for
employees; sustainable economic development for our host
communities; and strong returns and prospects for our shareholders
and other stakeholders.”
In addition to being ranked the overall industry leader in the
mining sector, Newmont received the highest score (100th
percentile) in a number of areas including Occupational Health and
Safety, Risk and Crisis Management; Climate Strategy; Environmental
Policy and Management Systems; Water-related Risks; Asset Closure
Management; and Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy.
DJSI World tracks the performance of 2,500 leading companies
worldwide, independently evaluating their long-term economic,
environmental and social performance. The top 10 percent of
performers are selected from among each industry group. DJSI
evaluates companies based on a variety of criteria, including
transparency, corporate governance, risk and crisis management,
environmental management and performance, climate strategy, water
risks, stakeholder engagement, local community development, labor
practices, human rights and safety.
More information on Newmont's safety, economic, environmental
and social performance can be found in the company's annual
sustainability report, Beyond the Mine. The report is published as
part of Newmont’s ongoing obligations as a founding member of the
International Council on Mining and Metals and in accordance with
the company’s commitments under the United Nations' Global Compact
and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.
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About Newmont
Newmont is a leading gold and copper producer. The Company’s
operations are primarily in the United States, Australia, Ghana,
Peru, Indonesia and Suriname. Newmont is the only gold producer
listed in the S&P 500 Index and was named the mining industry
leader by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index in 2015 and
2016. The Company is an industry leader in value creation,
supported by its leading technical, environmental, social and
safety performance. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been
publicly traded since 1925.
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