B2gold Sustainability Profile
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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B2gold's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, B2Gold reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 662,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 37,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,026,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 699,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company has set an ambitious target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects B2Gold's proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for emissions reduction. In 2023, B2Gold's emissions were approximately 673,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 28,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with a total of about 701,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. The company has consistently reported emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate impact. B2Gold's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that the reported figures are specific to its operations. The company is committed to responsible mining practices and aims to enhance its sustainability efforts through these emissions reduction targets.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 59% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 42% of Scope 3 emissions.
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B2gold's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
B2gold has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
