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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Iron and Steel Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Bhp's score of 36 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Bhp's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, BHP reported total carbon emissions of approximately 370,800,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 8,000,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,900,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 370,800,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company's total emissions from Scope 1 and 2 combined reached about 9,900,000,000 kg CO2e. BHP has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company has not outlined any science-based targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. Over the years, BHP's emissions have shown fluctuations, with a notable decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 16,300,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 9,900,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This reduction reflects BHP's ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. BHP's emissions profile highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, which account for the majority of its total emissions, primarily from the use of sold products and processing of sold products. This underscores the importance of addressing emissions throughout the entire value chain in their climate strategy.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,300,000,000 | 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 | 6,700,000,000 | 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 | 618,000,000,000 | 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 committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
