The commodities we produce are essential to everyday life. The benefits they create, and how we do this, underpin our purpose and social value.

Our approach to social value is the right thing to do, differentiates BHP and will create long-term shareholder value
Social value is our positive contribution to society - to our people, partners, the economy, the environment and local communities. It's about creating long-term mutual benefit.

Social value in action
Discover how we're listening to and learning from our stakeholders to create mutual benefit for them and BHP
In June 2022, our Chief Legal, Governance and External Affairs Officer, Caroline Cox, provided an update on the role social value plays in creating a competitive advantage for BHP and long-term value for shareholders; how we're incorporating the perspectives of partners and communities; and our progress to further embed social value in our culture, processes and measurement.
Webcast available here
The ground-up ideas helping us grow
At Yandi, our team is changing the way we approach rehabilitation through a hands-on partnership achieving some big things
Our social value priorities
At BHP, we're focused on the areas where we can have the biggest impact

Decarbonisation

Healthy environment

Indigenous partnerships

Thriving, empowered communities

Safe, inclusive and future ready workforce
Responsible supply chains