- Operational issues at Nevada Gold Mines and Kibali.
- Commissioning setbacks at Pueblo Viejo's plant expansion impacting production.
- Five fatalities across the group in 2023.
- Escalating input costs (energy, labor).
- Lower production increasing costs per ounce production.
Barrick Gold Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Barrick Gold Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 6.4K kt CO2e (Scope 1 and 2 market-based). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
6.4K kt CO2e (Scope 1 and 2 market-based)
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.4K kt CO2e (Scope 1 and 2 market-based) |
| 2020 | 7.4M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 5% year-on-year and 15% against the 2018 baseline.
- Increased overall water reuse and recovery rate to 84%.
- Zero major environmental incidents.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 80%.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce emissions by 30% by 2030 against 2018 baseline.
- Achieve 30% female Board composition.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SafetyCommunity RelationsEnvironmental PerformanceHuman RightsAnti-CorruptionClimate ResilienceWater StewardshipBiodiversity ConservationWaste Management