Newmont Corporation
Newmont Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Newmont conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Newmont's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Newmont generated a total of 331,228,144 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.01% of Newmont's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.01% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 99.98% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Newmont's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Newmont's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Newmont reported a total waste generation of 331,228,144 metric tonnes, of which 0.01% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Newmont may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has Newmont reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Newmont's total waste generation decreased by 24.96%, including a further 20.43% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Newmont’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Newmont’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Newmont generated a total of 331,228,144 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.01% of Newmont's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 0.02% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 99.98% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Newmont’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Newmont reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Newmont's total waste generation decreased by 24.96%, with an additional 20.43% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste decreased by 30.25%, yet rose by 40.34% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.
Overall, Newmont's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.
How does Newmont treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Newmont reported that 16,753 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.01% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (53.11%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Newmont has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.