BHP Group Limited, commonly referred to as BHP, is a leading global resources company headquartered in Australia. Established in 1885, BHP has evolved into one of the world's largest producers of essential commodities, with significant operations in regions such as Australia, the Americas, and Asia. The company primarily operates in the mining and metals industry, focusing on the extraction of iron ore, copper, coal, and petroleum. BHP's core products are distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning the company as a key player in the transition to a low-carbon economy. With a strong market presence, BHP has achieved notable milestones, including its status as a top producer of iron ore globally. The company's dedication to operational excellence and responsible resource management continues to drive its success in the competitive mining sector.
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In 2021, BHP Group Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 402,500,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 10,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 6,200,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, about 402,500,000,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes emissions from the entire value chain, such as the processing of sold products (301,500,000,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (76,400,000,000 kg CO2e). BHP has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company has not cascaded any emissions data from a parent or related organization, indicating that all reported figures are derived directly from BHP Group Limited's own operations. Overall, BHP's emissions data highlights the significant scale of their carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which are critical for understanding the broader environmental impact of their operations.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
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Scope 1 | 9,700,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 6,200,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 431,100,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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BHP Group Limited is not participating in any 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.