Newmont Mining Corp (NYSE:NEM) performance was recorded as one of the best performances among the 10% of the largest companies in the world. The company was ranked by the leading Dow Jones Sustainability World Index as the leader in mining industry in terms of overall sustainability. With this, the company got featured on the index for the ninth year in a row.
The DJSI World is one of the highly recognized sustainability indices in the world. It includes 317 international firms that are pioneers in the areas of sustainable environmental, social and economic, performance. It should be noted that Newmont Mining became the first gold entity named to the index in year 2007. Also, it has been featured on the’ DJSI North America’ Index since 2006.
The management speaks
Gary Goldberg, the President and CEO of Newmont Mining, said that they are honored that company’s social, environmental and economic performance was termed as the best in the mining industry by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. This highlights the commitment to sustainability in company’s employees.
Every day the team focuses on creating value and enhancing lives through responsible and sustainable mining. It further results into safe working conditions and excellent prospects for employees; strong opportunities and returns for company’s shareholders and stakeholders and sustainable economic development in respective host communities.
The performance
Not only Newmont Mining Corp (NYSE:NEM) got recognized as an industry leader in the mining industry, but also received the top score in numerous segments including corporate citizenship and philanthropy, labor practices and human rights, climate strategy and environmental policy systems.
The leading DJSI World follows the performance of 2,500 companies’ worldwide, assessing long-term economic, social and environmental performance. Top 10% companies are selected from each industry group. DJSI selects companies depending on a number of factors, including risk and crisis management, environmental management, climate strategy, water risks and many others.
