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Barrick Gold

Barrick Gold Corporation, commonly referred to as Barrick Gold, is a leading global gold mining company headquartered in Canada. Established in 1983, Barrick has grown to become one of the largest gold producers in the world, with significant operations in North America, South America, and Africa. The company primarily focuses on the exploration, mining, and production of gold, alongside copper, positioning itself as a key player in the mining industry. Barrick Gold is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and operational excellence, which have earned it a strong market position. The company’s flagship assets include the Cortez and Goldstrike mines in Nevada, known for their high-grade reserves. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, Barrick continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a leader in the gold sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Barrick Gold's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

16

Industry Benchmark

Barrick Gold's score of 31 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Barrick Gold's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Barrick Gold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,357,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,726,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,631,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 7,541,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has demonstrated a commitment to addressing climate change, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Historically, Barrick's emissions have fluctuated, with significant figures recorded in previous years, such as 7,527,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 7,105,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has reported emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint. While Barrick Gold has not set specific reduction targets or joined initiatives like the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), it continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an awareness of its environmental impact. The company’s headquarters is located in Canada, and it operates globally, contributing to the mining industry's ongoing dialogue on sustainability and climate responsibility.

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2014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
2,955,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
-
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
372,500,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000
000,000
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
000,000,000
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Barrick Gold's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Barrick Gold is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Barrick Gold is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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