Global reporting initiative (Gri) Greporting Guidelines The 2012 Responsibility Report has been prepared in accordance with the final Mining and Metals Sector Supplement of the GRI (G3) Guidelines, including appropriate consideration of the Reporting Principles, profile disclosures, management approach disclosures and performance indicators to meet the requirements of GRI G3 Application Level A+. carbon Disclosure Project Barrick’s greenhouse gas assertion for its 2012 companywide emissions inventory was verified as correct and complete within the bounds of materiality.