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 52 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 10,100,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 8,200,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,900,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 37,760,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across all scopes by 2050, in alignment with the Paris Agreement. BHP's near-term targets include a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030. Specifically, they aim to reduce Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the same year. In 2023, BHP's total emissions were approximately 9,900,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase from the previous year. The company has disclosed emissions data across all scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate impact. BHP's long-term strategy includes significant reductions in emissions intensity, particularly in steelmaking and copper production, with specific operational GHG emissions intensities reported for various commodities. BHP's climate initiatives are supported by its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and other sustainability frameworks, ensuring that their targets are both ambitious and scientifically grounded.
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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 |
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Bhp's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Bhp's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 100% last year and decreased by approximately 100% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Processing of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 83712924% 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.
