Newmont scores 27/100 (Significant gaps) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified May 2026.
That places Newmont joint 650th of 809 companies scored, and 6th of 14 in Mining & Extraction.
Newmont has comprehensive emissions reporting and SBTi-validated 2030 targets, but absolute emissions rose 17% post-acquisition and remain on an upward trajectory. Submarine tailings disposal at Lihir, repeated water violations at Red Chris, historical fines for spills, and documented negative climate lobbying undermine its net-zero credibility. The company's scores reflect disclosed practices, not genuine emissions reduction.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Transparency & Accountability (7/10, 7/10). Weakest on Controversies & Red Flags and Emissions Trajectory (2/10, 2/10).
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Where Newmont sits among mining & extraction peers.
Among the 14 major mining & extraction brands we've scored, Newmont sits 6th of 14.
Score history begins 4 April 2026.
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Newmont Corporation is the world's largest gold mining company, founded in 1916 and headquartered in Denver. With FY2022 revenue of $11.9 billion, it operates mines across the Americas, Australia, and Africa. The company is an ICMM founding member and leads the gold sector on ESG indices, though its sustainability performance lags behind the commodity extraction industry's own ceiling.
Fellow mining major with similarly weak emissions trajectory and major tailing/water controversies despite ESG disclosure.
View breakdown →Large diversified miner; comparable scale, governance transparency, and absolute emissions increase post-acquisition.
View breakdown →Mining and commodities; worse ESG rating but illustrates broader sector-wide emissions and compliance accountability gaps.
View breakdown →Mining peer with higher renewable energy targets yet matching pattern of operational and community-impact violations.
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