From reducing injury risk in our operations to reviving the Ckunsa language in Chile, the winners of BHP’s 2025 Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC) Awards exemplify the values that have guided us for 140 years.

Now in their 22nd year, the HSEC Awards represent our highest honour, recognising the innovative and impactful work our people do to make BHP – and the communities we’re a part of - safer, more sustainable and more inclusive. 

The winners were announced at a ceremony in Melbourne, Australia on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, where guests celebrated the achievements of teams and individuals from across our operations. 

BHP Chief Executive Officer Mike Henry highlighted the importance of people’s ideas and values in driving progress.

"Every day, we have the opportunity to have a positive impact on performance, those around us, and the world - doing what’s right, seeking better ways and making a difference. In their own way, each finalist has lived these values,” Mr Henry said.

“At the heart of this is the celebration of ideas generated from those closest to the work. Every project we feature tonight started with a small spark of inspiration and the belief there was a better way of doing things. Congratulations to all our finalists.”

Since their inception, the HSEC Awards have attracted more than 2,000 nominations recognising the efforts of more than 580 finalists. 

This year, there were nearly 400 nominations, with 30 finalists selected across six core categories. All our finalists were also eligible for the People’s Choice Award, as voted by our global team-members.  

Category winners

Health and Hygiene – safeguarding the physical and mental wellbeing of our people. 

Winner: Reducing Musculoskeletal Injuries – Operations Services, Minerals Australia  

Project representative: Kerry Knight 

Safety, Security and Emergency Management – initiatives that reduce risk, prevent harm and strengthen our emergency response. 

Winner: Robotic Cathode Stripping Machine – Copper SA, Global Operations 

Project representative: Brett Harris 

Environment and Climate Change – initiatives that deliver measurable environmental benefits and contribute to climate action. 

Winner: Preserving an Oasis in the Desert – Technical, Global Functions 

Project representative: Jennifer Saran 

Community and Indigenous Peoples – partnerships and initiatives that empower Indigenous communities and foster inclusivity. 

Winner: Reviving the Ckunsa Language – Escondida, Minerals Americas 

Project representative: Alejandra Martinez 
 

Inclusion – projects that create a respectful and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. 

Winner: Women, STEM and Mining – Escondida, Minerals Americas 

Project representative: Elizabeth Ruiz 

Sustainability Leadership Award – individuals driving sustainable change. 

Winners:  
Emir Calluf, President Brazil (External Affairs), 
Brennan Long, Maintenance Manager OS Peak Downs Mine (Operations Services, Minerals Australia) 

People’s Choice Award – our employees’ favourite initiative, as voted by the BHP global team. 

Winner: Digital Shunt Plans – WAIO, Minerals Australia 

Project representative: Carlee Cook

Winning initiatives were each awarded prize money, which will be donated to their nominated not-for-profit organisation, continuing the tradition of BHP people and teams giving back to the community.

Together, the efforts of our winners, finalists and nominees showcase the dedication and teamwork that drive improvement across BHP. Behind every winning project are everyday heroes whose commitment helps strengthen our shared focus on safety, inclusion and sustainability.