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 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. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, with a focus on both operational and supply chain impacts. 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 was announced in early 2023 and underscores the company's proactive approach to climate action. The reduction target aims to address both direct emissions from operations (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from energy consumption (Scope 2). In previous years, B2Gold's emissions have shown variability, with Scope 1 emissions recorded at approximately 673,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and 729,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has also disclosed its emissions intensity, reporting 890 kg CO2e per gold ounce produced in 2024, which reflects its ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency and reduce carbon footprints. B2Gold's climate commitments are part of a broader industry trend towards sustainability, with many mining companies recognising the importance of reducing their environmental impact. The company's initiatives are not cascaded from a parent organisation, indicating a direct responsibility for its emissions and climate strategies.
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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.
