Responsible Mining

Environmental Responsibility

B2Gold’s commitment to environmental stewardship translates to the efficient use of natural resources, minimizing the impact on, and conserving the quality of, the natural environment in areas where we operate.

B2Gold’s operations span a diverse range of ecosystems across multiple continents, from the subtropical and semi-arid savannah/shrubland of west and southern Africa to the tropical forests of the Philippines. Our Environmental and Biodiversity Policy addresses the key environmental risks our business faces and our commitments in these areas.

“In many aspects, we are encouraged to find ways to go beyond compliance. We have identified and embraced opportunities for ESG innovation. It is this creative approach that ignites us.”

Clive Johnson, President & CEO, B2Gold Corp.

2022 Performance Highlights

  • Published our second Climate Strategy Report and committed to a target of 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 against a 2021 baseline
  • 14.3% of total electricity consumed was from renewable sources in 2022 
  • Completed our Global Water Management Strategy 
  • No fines or sanctions 
  • No Level 3+ environmental incidents 

Energy & Climate Change

“B2Gold is one of several companies showcased by the World Gold Council as industry leaders already taking advantage of opportunities to reduce emissions through renewable energy solutions.”
Gold and climate change – Current and future impacts, World Gold Council research paper
(published October 2019)

B2Gold recognizes that society, including business, must act against climate change, working with governments and communities to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. Our Climate Risk Management Strategy provides a governance framework that defines oversight and management roles and responsibilities and identifies and prioritizes activities across the Company to carry out our climate objectives.
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Water

“Water is a valuable resource - reliable and sustainable water sources are vital to our operations and to local communities.”

Ken Jones, Director of Sustainability, B2Gold Corp.

Clean and reliable water supplies are vital for the growing human population and for the health of the environment. These water sources are also fundamental to the success of our operations, including mining and ore processing activities. As water is critical to our business, we recognize the need to use water efficiently, protect water resources, and collaborate with stakeholders to effectively manage this shared resource.

B2Gold acknowledges that access to clean and reliable water supplies is a human right and a requirement for priority biodiversity values. Access to these water sources is also fundamental to the success of our operations, and we recognize the need to use water efficiently, protect water resources, and collaborate with stakeholders to effectively manage this shared resource.
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Biodiversity

“The extraction of a resource from the ground can be used to effect positive change, and to finance creative solutions to pressing challenges like diminishing biodiversity, climate change, and the threats that a fast-moving world pose to communities’ livelihoods. ”

Clive Johnson, President & CEO, B2Gold Corp.

Mining activities have the potential to impact biodiversity and to alter ecosystems, both directly and indirectly. We are committed to biodiversity conservation in our areas of influence. Our Environmental and Biodiversity Policy and Biodiversity Performance Standard guide our approach to biodiversity management. Biodiversity and ecosystem considerations are included in ESIAs, which are conducted at all our operations prior to their construction. Where impacts to priority biodiversity values are identified, operations must develop, implement, communicate, and adhere to a Biodiversity Action and/or Management Plan.
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Planning For Mine Closure

“B2Gold is taking responsibility to ensure our legacies will bring opportunities for future generations.”

B2Gold applies an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to mine closure and transition, with an awareness of the need to plan for the social and environmental changes that may occur while also ensuring the safety of communities. Our goal is to exercise integrated mine lifecycle planning, to reduce closure risks and liabilities, and to create value for the business and our stakeholders.
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