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 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.
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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: 8,200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,900,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 370,800,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This represents a significant reduction from previous years, particularly in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which have decreased from 16,300,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 10,100,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. BHP has made commitments to address climate change, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company is actively working towards improving its operational greenhouse gas emissions intensity, achieving approximately 1,400 kg CO2e per tonne of copper equivalent production in 2023, down from 2,200 kg CO2e in 2021. BHP's emissions profile indicates a heavy reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which account for the majority of its carbon footprint, primarily from the use of sold products and processing of sold products. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives and aims to enhance its climate resilience in the mining sector.
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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.
