Newcrest Mining Ltd
Newcrest Mining's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Newcrest Mining completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Newcrest Mining has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Newcrest Mining's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Newcrest Mining amounted to 2,247,315 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Newcrest Mining increased by 0.37%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Newcrest Mining's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Newcrest Mining's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Newcrest Mining were 1,386,578 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Newcrest Mining reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Newcrest Mining's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Newcrest Mining's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Newcrest Mining's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Newcrest Mining's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are Newcrest Mining's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Newcrest Mining reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 860,737 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Newcrest Mining reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Newcrest Mining's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Newcrest Mining's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Newcrest Mining's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Newcrest Mining's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Newcrest Mining use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Newcrest Mining reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Newcrest Mining's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Newcrest Mining's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Newcrest Mining reported 870,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2023 disclosure of Newcrest Mining includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Newcrest Mining's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Newcrest Mining's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Newcrest Mining reported total Scope 3 emissions of 870,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 74.22% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 25.78% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Newcrest Mining reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Newcrest Mining's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 58.18%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Newcrest Mining's Scope 3 emissions increased by 17.41%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Newcrest Mining disclose?
In 2023, Newcrest Mining reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Newcrest Mining's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Newcrest Mining's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 353,000 tCO₂e (40.62%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 224,000 tCO₂e (25.78%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 196,000 tCO₂e (22.55%)
Newcrest Mining's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Newcrest Mining's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Newcrest Mining reported a total carbon footprint of 3,117,315 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.61% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Newcrest Mining's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 44.48% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 27.91%.a