Environmental Responsibility
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. This commitment to environmental stewardship is ingrained in our core documents, namely the Environmental and Biodiversity Policy, HSE Management System Standards, and Environmental and Biodiversity Performance Standards, all of which are integral components of our Sustainability Strategic Plan:
“In 2023, B2Gold took further strides in environmental stewardship and sustainable operations, with a renewed emphasis on biodiversity alongside our ongoing commitment to climate action.”
Clive Johnson, President & CEO, B2Gold Corp.
2023 Performance Highlights
- Operations established Climate Action Plans
- 22.9% of total electricity consumed was from renewable sources in 2023
- 81.4% of the electricity consumed in Otjikoto was from renewable sources
- Operations established Operational Water Management Plans
- No fines or sanctions
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.
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 for collaboration 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.
As stated in our Environmental and Biodiversity Policy, we are committed to the conservation of biodiversity and an integrated approach to land use planning, and we aim to manage biodiversity risks and impacts in accordance with the mitigation hierarchy to ensure No Net Loss of critical habitat. Supporting the policy is our Biodiversity Performance Standard, which sets the minimum requirements for ensuring a consistent approach to biodiversity conservation.
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Planning For Mine Closure
“B2Gold is taking responsibility to ensure our legacies will bring opportunities for future generations.”
Reclamation and closure of a mine site, along with helping employees and communities to manage the transition from mining to post-mining economic activities, is a multifaceted process with complex risks. 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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