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 greenhouse gas 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 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 2023, B2Gold's emissions were approximately 701,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, indicating a slight decrease from the previous year. The company has consistently reported its emissions data, demonstrating transparency and accountability in its climate commitments. B2Gold's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that the figures reflect its own operational impact. The company continues to focus on sustainable practices and aims to enhance its environmental performance in the mining sector.
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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 |
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.
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.
