Newmont’s performance among the top 10 percent of the world’s largest
companies
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Newmont
Mining Corporation (NYSE:NEM) was ranked by the Dow Jones
Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) as the mining industry’s leader
in overall sustainability, marking the ninth consecutive year the
company has been included on the index. This year, the DJSI World – one
of the most highly regarded sustainability indices – includes 317 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. This performance reflects the heartfelt
commitment to sustainability shared by each of our employees,” said Gary
Goldberg, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Every day we focus on
creating value and improving lives through sustainable and responsible
mining. This translates into safe working conditions and good
opportunities for employees; sustainable economic development in 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 in a number of areas
including climate strategy; environmental policy/management systems;
corporate citizenship and philanthropy; and labor practices and human
rights.
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 employs
approximately 27,000 employees and contractors, with the majority
working at managed operations in the United States, Australia, Ghana,
Peru, Indonesia and Suriname. Newmont is the only gold producer listed
in the S&P 500 index and in 2007 became the first named to the Dow Jones
Sustainability World Index. 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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