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 38 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 8000000000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1900000000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 370800000000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached about 9900000000 kg CO2e. BHP's emissions have shown fluctuations over the years, with Scope 1 emissions increasing from 11300000000 kg CO2e in 2016 to 8200000000 kg CO2e in 2024. Scope 2 emissions have remained relatively stable, while Scope 3 emissions have seen a rise from 618000000000 kg CO2e in 2016 to 377600000000 kg CO2e in 2024. Despite these figures, BHP has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate strategy. The company continues to focus on operational efficiency and reducing emissions intensity in their production processes, particularly in copper and related commodities. BHP's headquarters is located in Australia, and they are actively engaged in addressing climate change through various initiatives, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed.
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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 not committed to any 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.
