B2Gold’s operational footprint extends across diverse ecosystems on multiple continents, ranging from the subtropical and semi-arid savannah/shrublands of west and southern Africa to the tropical forests of the Philippines. Our overarching strategy revolves around proactive identification, mitigation, and management of environmental impacts.
No Level 4 or 5 environmental incidents
Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 against a 2021 baseline
of total electricity consumed was from renewable sources in 2024
of the electricity consumed at the Otjikoto Mine was from renewable sources
environmental incidents of Level 3 or above
B2Gold acknowledges that access to clean and reliable water supplies is a human right and a requirement for priority biodiversity values. Access to water is also fundamental to the success of our operations, and we recognize the need for its efficient use and protection and collaboration with stakeholders to effectively manage this shared resource.
Our Water Management Performance Standard establishes the minimum requirements for managing our water risks.
B2Gold recognizes that society including businesses, 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.
CLIMATE STRATEGY REPORT
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.
In 2023, B2Gold updated the Environmental and Biodiversity Policy and Standards to align our strategy towards achieving Net Zero Loss of critical habitat, further reflecting our holistic approach to environmental management.
Responsible storage, handling and disposal of mineral, non-mineral, and hazardous waste are central components of sound environmental management. Our commitment to responsible mining includes reducing mine waste by maximizing recovery and recycling processes throughout the mine life cycle.
Our global standards outline our commitments and guide our practices for managing the risks posed by mineral and non-mineral wastes and hazardous materials in a manner thast protects environmental and public health and reduces mining reclamation and closure liabilities