Bhp
BHP, officially known as BHP Group Limited, is a leading global resources company headquartered in Australia. With significant operations across Australia and the Americas, BHP is a key player in the mining and energy sectors, focusing on the extraction of essential commodities such as iron ore, copper, and coal. Founded in 1885, the company has achieved numerous milestones, including its merger with Billiton in 2001, which expanded its global footprint. BHP's core offerings include mining, oil, and gas production, distinguished by its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in resource extraction. As one of the largest mining companies in the world, BHP consistently ranks among the top producers in its industry, recognised for its operational excellence and strong market position.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Bhp's score of 46 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Bhp's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, BHP reported total carbon emissions of approximately 377,600,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 8,200,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,900,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 377,600,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled around 10,100,000,000 kg CO2e. BHP has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. This target encompasses all scopes, with specific near-term goals to reduce operational GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by at least 30% from FY2020 levels by FY2030. Additionally, BHP is focused on halving the carbon footprint of its investment portfolio by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. The company’s long-term strategy aligns with the Paris Agreement, reflecting a commitment to sustainable practices and significant reductions in carbon emissions across its operations and supply chain.
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| 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 22,700,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 22,300,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 687,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Bhp is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
