B2Gold Corp, commonly referred to as B2Gold, is a leading gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, the company has rapidly established itself in the mining industry, with significant operations in Mali, the Philippines, and Namibia. B2Gold is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and its focus on high-quality gold production. The company’s flagship asset, the Fekola Mine in Mali, has been a key driver of its growth, contributing to B2Gold's impressive market position as one of the fastest-growing gold producers globally. With a strong emphasis on exploration and development, B2Gold continues to expand its portfolio, ensuring a robust pipeline of future projects. Its dedication to responsible mining and community engagement sets B2Gold apart in the competitive landscape of the gold mining sector.
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In 2024, B2Gold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,699,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 662,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 37,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,026,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 1 and 2 combined emissions totalled about 699,000,000 kg CO2e. B2Gold has set an ambitious target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for emissions reduction. In previous years, B2Gold's emissions have shown variability, with 2023 emissions recorded at approximately 701,000,000 kg CO2e (673,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 28,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2) and 739,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022 (729,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 10,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2). B2Gold's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the figures are independently reported. The company continues to focus on sustainability and responsible mining practices as part of its operational strategy.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 558,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 00,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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B2gold is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.