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Code of Conduct

Whether you’re an employee, supplier, customer or shareholder, we invite you to discover and learn the way in which we operate internally and externally, in a manner that is both respectful of people and the law.
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Mike Henry
An introduction to our Code of Conduct
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A message from our CEO

Mike Henry on our Code of Conduct

Our purpose is to bring people and resources together to build a better world. And how we do that, matters.

Our decisions and actions are guided by the core values in Our Charter. In fact, it was BHP’s commitment to these values that was one reasons I came to work here more than two decades ago.

Our code brings these values to life. It reminds us why values are important and helps us understand them in practice.

Chapters of our Code

Using our code

As a BHP employee you are expected to understand the Code and apply it to your work every day. If you are unsure of how to apply the guidance, please speak up and ask.
Caring for our people

Our people are our most important resource and are key to our success. We want all of our people to go home safe and well, treated fairly, respectfully, and feel safe to speak up.
Working with others

Our relationships with others are essential to our success. Our Code helps us build respectful relationships with our external partners and stakeholders.

Caring about society

Out Charter value of Sustainability reminds us to put health and safety first, to be environmentally responsible and to support our communities. Respect for human rights is critical to the sustainability of our business and industry.
Protecting our company

We all have an obligation to protect BHP's property. We also need to make sure that we use our assets for the purpose for which they are intended.
Sharing information

We all need to make sure that we protect and respect Company and personal information and the privacy of others in accordance with Our Code.

Quick Test   

 

If you're in doubt about whether you should speak up or not, then ask yourself the below questions...

 

Values

Does it fit with the values of our charter?


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Safety

Could it directly or indirectly endanger someone or cause them physical or mental harm?
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Law

Is it legal and in line with our policies and procedures?
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Conscience

Does it fit with my personal values?
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Media

If the story appeared in the media, would I feel comfortable with the decision?
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Family

What would I tell my partner, parent, child or friend to do?

Feel

What's my intuition or 'gut feel'? If it feels bad, then it probably is bad.

If you feel uncomfortable or have difficulty answering any of the questions in the Quick Test, you should speak up.

 

Contact us

 Report a concern

 

In person: Speak to your line leader, 2Up leaders or Human Resources representative

Email: Ethics.Team@bhp.com

Online: EthicsPoint Online

Phone: EthicsPoint Telephone

Mail

BHP Business Conduct,
GPO Box 86,
Melbourne,
Victoria 3001, Australia

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Version 2.1, last updated 16 August 2018

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