Case Studies
Our case studies demonstrate how Our Sustainability Framework (PDF 1.8KB) and our Sustainable Development Policy (PDF 28KB) direct our approach to community health, environmental protection, the health and safety of our workforce and our commitment to good governance and socio-economic development.
We have recently added some new case studies for the 2009 reporting period and we will continue to provide new case studies throughout the year.
PNG Sustainable Development Program - 2008 Update
Since its establishment in 2002, the decision by BHP Billiton to transfer its per cent equity stake from Ok Tedi Mining Limited, the PNG Sustainable Development Program has made strong progress developing and delivering projects for the benefit of the Papua New Guinean people.
Hunter River Remediation Project - Cleaning Up More Than 80 Years Of Steel Making
The Hunter River Remediation Project is a large-scale environmental project that is designed to effectively remediate the Hunter River bed affected by industrial activities associated with the former BHP Steelworks in Newcastle, Australia.
BHP Billiton's all-employee share plan - It's good to share
Shareplus gives every employee - regardless of role, location or business - the opportunity to participate in a direct way in the Companys success.
Cerrejon Coal Independent Review of Social Performance
A social review was jointly commissioned by Cerrejon Coal shareholders and management in August 2007.
Managing Our Impact in Indonesia - Maruwai Coal Project's Biodiversity Strategy
The Maruwai Coal Project (MCP), wholly owned by BHP Billiton, is seeking to develop high quality coking coal resources within the Maruwai Basin in Central Kalimantan on the island of Borneo, Indonesia.The area is world-renowned for its biodiversity and undertaking mining in such an area requires careful management of the biodiversity we impact.
