Newmont Recognized for Strong Environmental, Social and Governance Performance
January 23 2020 - 8:06AM
Business Wire
Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT) (Newmont or the
Company) was recognized this week by a trio of independent
organizations for strong management performance and social
responsibility, coordinated action on climate related issues and
advancing women in the workplace.
“Continuing to thrive in our next 100 years will require strong
and transparent corporate governance, responsible environmental
stewardship, and a diverse and inclusive workplace that allows us
to attract and retain top talent,” said Tom Palmer, President and
Chief Executive Officer. “Aligning our business strategy with the
interests of our shareholders and stakeholders through leading ESG
practices is key to creating sustainable, long-term value in the
years and decades ahead.”
FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired
Companies
Newmont was recognized as the top mining company on FORTUNE’s
2020 list of the World’s Most Admired Companies based on an
in-depth global survey conducted by the magazine. Newmont posted
strong scores across a number of dimensions, including quality of
management, social responsibility, long-term investment, people
management and innovation. FORTUNE based its rankings on the
opinions of nearly 3,800 executives, directors, and securities
analysts.
CDP Climate Assessment
For 2019, Newmont earned a ‘B’ in CDP’s (formerly known as the
Carbon Disclosure Project) Climate Change assessment, reflecting
the Company’s coordinated action on climate issues. Newmont was
recognized for strong climate governance and financial planning in
response to climate related impacts. With more than 8,400 companies
evaluated through CDP, Newmont ranked above average for all
responders in the metallic minerals mining sector and all business
sectors in North America and globally.
Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality
Index
For the second consecutive year, Newmont was included in
Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the Company’s efforts
to advance qualified women in the workplace. Newmont is one of 325
companies, spanning 50 industries globally, to be included in this
year's GEI.
In December, Newmont was ranked the top mining company in
Newsweek’s first-ever list of America’s Most Responsible Companies
for 2020. Of the 300 businesses selected for inclusion in
Newsweek’s index, the Company placed 39th overall. In September of
2019, Newmont was the top global gold mining company on the Dow
Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the fifth
consecutive year and was the overall mining and metals industry
leader for four of those years. In May 2019, the Company ranked
20th on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s (CR Magazine) 100 Best
Corporate Citizens list for 2019. Newmont was the sole mining
company in the top 20 and one of only two miners to make the
magazine’s 20th annual list.
About Newmont
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of
copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio
of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining
jurisdictions in North America, South America, Australia and
Africa. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500
Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental,
social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader
in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior
execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921
and has been publicly traded since 1925.
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303-837-5484 jessica.largent@newmont.com
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