• 22.9%

    of total electricity consumed was from renewable sources

  • Climate Action Plans

    were established at our Operations

  • 81.4%

    of the electricity consumed in Otjikoto was from renewable sources

  • ZERO

    fines or sanctions

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WATER STEWARDSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

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.

Energy and Climate Change

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.

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Biodiversity

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.

TAILINGS AND WASTE 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

TAILINGS DOCUMENTS
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Cyanide Management and Reagent Consumption

Our Cyanide Management and Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods Management Standards guide our approach to the transport, storage, use, and disposal of cyanide. Our Cyanide Management Standard is aligned with the nine principles of the International Cyanide Management Code, a voluntary industry program that promotes best practices to safeguard workers, communities, and the environment.

COMPLIANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS

We are committed to complying with all environmental laws, regulations, and permit requirements of the jurisdictions where we operate. Our HSE Management System consolidates core business programs and processes into a single framework, ensuring that we can successfully manage regulatory compliance and reduce operational risk.

We track our compliance through legal and permit registers, inspections and audits, and environmental monitoring. In addition, we investigate and track environmental incidents to understand the root causes of events to aid in the development of mitigation strategies and to avoid repeat events.