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27.09.10
Newmont recognized in Dow Jones Sustainability Index
ICMM member Newmont has been selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability Index rankings for its fourth consecutive year.
DJSI World, Dow Jones' premier sustainability index, tracks the performance of 2,500 leading companies, worldwide. The index independently evaluates companies' long-term economic, environmental, and social performance, publicly identifying the top 10 percent of performers in areas of sustainability.
"Demonstrating industry leadership in our environmental and social performance over the long-term is vital to the ongoing success of our business," said Richard O'Brien, Newmont's President and Chief Executive Officer.
Earlier this month Newmont climbed to number 15 on the Justmeans Global 1000 Sustainable Performance Leaders.
In March, they ranked 16th on Corporate Responsibility magazine's annual list of 100 Best Corporate Citizens.
As a founding member of ICMM, Newmont has committed to improve their social and environmental performance, as well as disclose progress through public reporting and independent assurance procedures.
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