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 47 is higher than 75% 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 8,200,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,900,000,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 377,600,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. BHP has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, consistent with the Paris Agreement. This long-term goal applies to all scopes of emissions. In the near term, BHP is targeting a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030. Additionally, the company aims to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and its Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the same year. BHP's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly from BHP Group Limited. The company continues to enhance its sustainability initiatives, reflecting a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change effectively.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 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 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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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.
