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The need for responsibly produced resources is clear.

It's happening now at BHP.

We produce some of the resources that are critical to the energy transition, and are committed to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions from their production.

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Copper

As the world moves towards a lower carbon future, copper is essential to creating the infrastructure needed for renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar.
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Nickel

Nickel is a key ingredient in stainless steel and a major component in the lithium-ion batteries that are helping power the electric vehicle revolution.
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Iron Ore

Iron ore is integral to the steel-making process, and metallurgical coal we produce is also used in the production of steel. From wind turbines to electricity poles, steel plays an essential role in providing the energy infrastructure that helps to powers our world.

Action we are taking to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

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New wind and battery project in South Australia

BHP has signed a renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Neoen, which is expected to meet half of Olympic Dam’s electricity needs from FY2026, based on current forecast demand.
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Wind farm power agreement for Nickel West

BHP has secured enough renewable energy to cover 100 per cent of the power requirements of three of its major nickel operations in Western Australia, following the signing of a new Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Enel Green Power.
Solar battery hybrid project at Port Hedland

BHP expects to halve emissions from the generation of electricity used to power its WA Iron Ore port facilities in Port Hedland by the end of 2024, following the signing of a large-scale renewable Power Purchase Agreement with Alinta Energy.

What's happening now.

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Our role in addressing climate change

The world faces a critical challenge to respond effectively to the risks of climate change. These risks are clear and pressing. Every segment of society – including business, government, investors, scientists and consumers – has a role to play.  

BHP recognises the role we must play in helping the world achieve its decarbonisation ambitions. Our Climate Transition Action Plan 2021 and Annual Report 2023 provide an overview of our role and actions. 

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What's happening now at our Western Australia iron ore operations

BHP trials renewable fuel at Yandi 

BHP is trialling the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to help power mining equipment at its Yandi iron ore operations in Western Australia.
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Electric smelting furnace pilot - design study

The facility will aim to demonstrate a pathway to lower carbon dioxide (CO2) intensity in steel production using iron ore from BHP’s Pilbara mines for BHP’s steelmaking customers.

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Steelmaking value chain GHG emission reductions

BHP is supporting the steelmaking industry and our customers in a number of ways to develop solutions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity from steelmaking.

What's happening now at our Western Australia nickel operations

Toyota Australia & BHP - collaboration on decarbonisation & safety

The collaboration is to work together across safety, engineering and product development teams, focussing on enhancing safety in light vehicles design and future state decarbonisation technologies and challenges.
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BHP nickel supply agreement with Tesla Inc

BHP is supplying Tesla Inc. with nickel from its Nickel West asset in Western Australia, one of the most sustainable and lowest carbon emission nickel producers in the world.
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Northern Goldfields Solar Project

One of the world’s largest off-grid mining solar and battery energy storage systems being built by TransAlta to help power BHP Nickel West’s Mt Keith and Leinster operations.

What's happening now at our South Australia copper operations

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Electric equipment trial at Olympic Dam

These trials support BHP’s efforts to reduce the reliance on diesel at our Olympic Dam operations.
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BHP awarded the Copper Mark for Olympic Dam

The Copper Mark is an assurance framework specific to the copper industry, developed to ensure that value chain participants demonstrate best practice in responsible production.
Olympic Dam - International Standard - Health and Safety

Olympic Dam is the first BHP site to have its Health and Safety Management Systems receive ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification, an internationally recognised best practice standard.
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Careers

Thinking about your next career move? Then think big. Because while the world relies on the resources we produce, we rely on people like you. A career in BHP. Why not you?

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