Sustainability

Sustainable development is a key priority.  We are committed to health, safety, the environment and the communities in which we operate.

  • Sustainability reporting

    Environmental and social performance is critical to our success.  We are transparent about our sustainability commitments, standards and performance  
    requirements and report annually on our progress through our Sustainability Report. The report also includes our Sustainability Framework, outlining our approach to health, safety, environment and community.   

  • Sustainability in action

    BHP Billiton is committed to operating sustainably; it is our first value.  Our Sustainability case studies demonstrate ​why the safety and health of our people  
    is core to every aspect of our business and how we deliver on our social, environmental, ethical and economic responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with our values. 

     

  • Sharing opportunities with our communities

    Our social commitment is extensive in the communities and countries in which we operate. We listen to people's aspirations and concerns,  
    respect their rights, and work with them to implement community projects that deliver lasting benefits that maintain our licence to operate.  

  • Contributing to lasting environmental benefits

    As part of our commitment to sustainability, we are financing the conservation and continuing management of areas of high biodiversity and ecosystem value that are of national or international conservation significance.

     

    Our support of the Five Rivers Conservation Project in Tasmania, Australia will enable the conservation and management of old growth rainforest, wild rivers and alpine wetlands including habitat to a number of endangered species.