B2Gold Corp
B2Gold Waste Data Preview
In 2023, B2Gold conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
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Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into B2Gold's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, B2Gold generated a total of 148,594,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 5.77% of B2Gold's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 94.23% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
B2Gold's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of B2Gold's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, B2Gold reported a total waste generation of 148,594,000 metric tonnes, of which 5.77% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that B2Gold may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has B2Gold reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, B2Gold's total waste generation increased by 5.14%, including a 2.89% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, B2Gold's waste recovery rate increased by 137.75%, but declined by 22.3% in 2023, potentially signaling volatility in waste treatment processes or shifting priorities in waste management.
Overall, B2Gold’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
B2Gold’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into B2Gold’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, B2Gold generated a total of 148,594,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 2.39% of B2Gold's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 5.68% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 91.93% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
B2Gold’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How B2Gold reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, B2Gold's total waste generation increased by 5.14%, including a 2.89% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste decreased by 9.96%, yet rose by 20.91% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.
Overall, B2Gold's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.
How does B2Gold treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, B2Gold reported that 3,553,000 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 2.39% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (69.1%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that B2Gold has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.