MELBOURNE, Australia,
Nov. 4, 2020 /CNW/ -- Newcrest's 2020
Sustainability Report, published today, sets out the Company's
strong performance in FY20 across health, safety, economic,
environmental, social and governance aspects, despite the
challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Newcrest has stayed true to its values and vision to be the
Miner of Choice. The highest commitment to the health and safety of
its people remains steadfast, while the Company continues to
contribute to the livelihoods of host communities and responsibly
manage its environmental impacts.
Newcrest's Safety Transformation Plan has been in place for
almost five years and continues to yield benefits. The Company
recorded another year without fatalities or life-changing injuries
and reported a Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate of 2.6
injuries per million hours worked. The Plan was complemented with
the further development and implementation of the Health, Hygiene
and Wellbeing Framework and, in response to the pandemic,
introduction of the COVID-19 Life-Saving Behaviours program.
Over FY20, Newcrest advanced its transformation and sustainable
growth program against the targets and long-term objectives of its
Sustainability Framework. This included the integration of core
sustainability, climate change, biodiversity, water stewardship and
diversity and inclusion policies across the operations. New
metrics, targets and industry programs and commitments were also
introduced.
Newcrest continued to report in line with the recommendations of
the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures in FY20, as
it pursues its target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity
by 30% by 2030[1].
"We are playing our part in meeting the global demand for gold
and copper in a responsible and sustainable way. Sustainability is
firmly integrated in our business strategy", said Sandeep Biswas, Managing Director and Chief
Executive Officer. "Not only is it the right thing to do, it
creates business value by encouraging innovative solutions to
operational and global challenges while mitigating business
risk."
In March 2020, the International
Council on Mining and Metals endorsed Newcrest's alignment to the
organisation's membership and leading industry sustainability
commitments, including the Mining Principles and Position
Statements. During FY20 Newcrest also participated in the
development of the Responsible Gold Mining Principles, published in
September 2019 by the World Gold
Council.
Newcrest's people are critical to its success, as is respecting
and supporting local communities. Recognising the unique role
played as a major investor and employer in rural and remote areas,
Newcrest seeks to be an agent of positive socio-economic
development and a responsible steward of the environment.
Newcrest reports its sustainability performance based on the
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, including the GRI
Mining and Metals Sector Supplement. The 2020 Sustainability Report
can be accessed at www.newcrest.com and includes details of
specific programs, as follows:
- Sustainability targets and performance (page 8)
- Improvements to safety and health (page 20)
- Managing the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting local
communities' response (pages 24, 29)
- Working with and contributing to local communities and
operating jurisdictions (page 26)
- Responding to climate change and reporting on the Company's
approach (page 34)
- Managing environmental responsibilities (page 40)
- Newcrest's growth and financial sustainability, including
working with governments (page 48)
- Respecting and protecting human rights, encompassing diversity
and inclusion (page 54)
- Conducting business transparently and ethically (page 60)
- Newcrest's affiliations and alignments to industry bodies,
frameworks and reporting (page 63).
[1] Per tonne of
ore treated and compared to a baseline of FY18
emissions.
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Investor
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Tom Dixon
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+61 407 269
478
Ben.Lovick@newcrest.com.au
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Investor Enquiries:
Ryan Skaleskog
+1 866 396 0242
+61 403 435 222
Ryan.Skaleskog@newcrest.com.au
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986
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SOURCE Newcrest Mining Limited