Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development at BHP Billiton encompasses our commitment and policy towards health, safety, the environment and the community (HSEC). To ensure improved performance, we have set specific targets in these areas.
BHP Billiton gives A$500,000 to the Bushfire Appeal Fund in Victoria, Australia.
The Australian state of Victoria has been devastated in recent days by the worst bushfires in its history. Tragically, more than 170 lives have been lost, hundreds of homes destroyed and thousands of people left homeless.
This week, BHP Billiton committed A$500,000 to the Victorian Bushfire Relief Appeal. We will also match all personal donations through our employee Matched Giving Program. Many Australians will have friends and family who have been affected by these events and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
Our Awards
Through the BHP Billiton Health, Safety, Environment and Community Awards we recognise the initiatives and contribution of our people.
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Dreamfields Community Project Inspires Young South Africans
An inspirational South African soccer project sponsored by BHP Billiton is helping disadvantaged school children to realise their dreams. Learn more
The Australian Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) Program
The Australian Government Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) Act requires businesses to identify, evaluate and report publicly on energy savings opportunities.
BHP Billiton has submitted its first EEO report to government and we have provided a public report. This report outlines the outcomes of site assessments undertaken as part of the program.
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BHP Billiton Commended on Quality of Climate Change Disclosure Practice
BHP Billiton has been commended by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which represents 385 institutional investors with US$57 trillion in assets under management, for our approach to climate change disclosure.
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Hunter River Remediation Project
The Hunter River Remediation Project (HRRP) is an environmental project that will clean up areas of the river bed contaminated by industrial activities related to the former Newcastle Steelworks in New South Wales, Australia.
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Independent Review of Cerrejon Coal's Social Performance
Carbones del Cerrejón Limited – Cerrejón - and its shareholders, Anglo American, BHP Billiton and Xstrata Coal, welcome the publication of an independent review of Cerrejón’s social engagement.
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