B2gold
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 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 3 emissions included significant contributions from capital goods (433,000,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (384,000,000 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 were as follows: in 2023, total emissions were approximately 701,000,000 kg CO2e (673,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 28,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2), and in 2022, total emissions were about 739,000,000 kg CO2e (729,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 10,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2). The company has demonstrated a commitment to transparency by disclosing emissions data across all relevant scopes, including Scope 3 emissions, which are often overlooked in the mining sector. B2Gold's initiatives and targets are crucial for reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.
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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 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.
