Bhp Sustainability Profile
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 54 is higher than 78% 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 387.7 billion kg CO2e, comprising 8.2 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1.9 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 377.6 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting across all scopes, with significant contributions from upstream and downstream activities. BHP has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, consistent with the Paris Agreement. This long-term goal encompasses all scopes of emissions, with specific near-term targets including a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from FY2020 levels by FY2030. Additionally, BHP aims to reduce Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. The company acknowledges the challenges in achieving net-zero Scope 3 emissions by 2050, particularly due to the complexities involved in the steelmaking sector. BHP's climate strategy is underpinned by a commitment to continuous improvement in emissions calculations and reporting, reflecting its proactive approach to climate change mitigation.
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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's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Bhp's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and decreased by approximately 39% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Processing of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 84% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Bhp's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Bhp has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
