Mining company New Gold Inc. announced it achieved a 7.8% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions since 2023 with an overall reduction of 15% from New Gold’s 2020 baseline year. 

These reductions were achieved through a range of conservation and reduction initiatives in specific company operations, including the use of battery electric production vehicles at New Afton and emissions tracking and mitigation practices at Rainy River.

New Gold released these details and more in its 2024 Sustainability Report. 

“2024 was a significant year for New Gold and we see this reflected in our sustainability practices and performance,” said CEO Patrick Godin in a statement. “Teamwork and collaboration by employees across the Company saw the creation of our refreshed Sustainability Strategy and renewed focus on our sustainability objectives. Across the organization, we continue to advance our environmental and social performance, driving value for New Gold, our stakeholders, and the communities where we operate.”

New Gold’s 2024 Sustainability Report was prepared in alignment with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, including the newly released GRI 14 Mining Sector supplement, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Metals and Mining Standards, and the Mining Local Procurement Reporting Mechanism (LPRM).