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.
+12 vs industry average
Barrick Gold’s score of 30 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 66% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Barrick Gold's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Barrick Gold reported approximately 1.93 billion kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined. For the previous year, 2024, the company disclosed 1.87 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 7.31 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a total of approximately 9.17 billion kg CO2e for both scopes. In 2023, Barrick Gold's emissions were approximately 8.6 billion kg CO2e, with 1.8 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 6.8 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2. Barrick Gold has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a reduction of at least 30% in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2018 baseline of 7,541 kt CO2e per annum. They achieved a 16% reduction ahead of schedule by 2023. However, emissions increased in 2024 due to operational activities, including the restart of the Porgera mine and ramp-up at Pueblo Viejo. The company has also committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2030 across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These targets reflect Barrick Gold's ongoing efforts to align with industry standards and contribute to global climate goals.
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Barrick Gold’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2025
15% reduction in Scope 2
• Short-term – reduce our GHG emissions by 15% from our 2018 baseline of 7,541kt CO2e by 2025 – and met this target ahead of schedule, deliv…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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