Today is World Water Day, a day that recognises the importance of water and raises awareness of the two billion people living without access to safe water.

This year, the focus is on how every person can Be The Change when taking action against the global water crisis.

Water is fundamental to all aspects of life. It is essential for human health and well-being, energy and food production, healthy ecosystems, climate adaptation, gender equality and health, and more. Water is at the core of sustainable development.

Water matters – in a big way!

Water is a global priority for BHP – it’s our most valuable commodity. Without it, we simply couldn’t operate.  

We use ground, surface and seawater for everything, from processing our products to controlling dust.  

Water is also a resource that we share with communities and the environment: a resource under increasing pressure from population growth, pollution and climate change.  

To read more about how we manage our interactions with water and our water-related risks, click here.