Indicators
Human Rights Policy
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Company policy describing its approach and commitment to human rights
Indicator last reviewed 24-02-2023
EITI Supporter
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Whether the company is a supporter of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
Indicator last reviewed 24-02-2023
ICMM Member
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Whether a company is a member of the International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM)
Indicator last reviewed 24-02-2023
IRMA Member
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Whether a company is a member of the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA)
Indicator last reviewed 24-02-2023
VPI Member
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Established in 2000, the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights are a set of principles designed to guide companies in maintaining the safety and security of their operations within an operating framework that ensures respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Indicator last reviewed 24-02-2023
Responsible Mining Index
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This company is assessed on the Responsible Mining Index, an evidence-based assessment of the economic, environmental, social and governance (EESG) policies and practices of large-scale mining companies
Indicator last reviewed 24-02-2023
Transition Minerals
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The company is being tracked on our Transition Minerals Tracker for human rights allegations linked to one or more of the following minerals: bauxite, cobalt, copper, lithium, manganese, nickel and zinc
Indicator last reviewed 24-02-2023
Human rights defenders policy actions
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Information in this section obtained through company survey responses, public statements and/or policies. Implementation of actions not verified by suppliers, workers, HRDs or affected communities.
Human rights defenders policy Tracker
Publicly available policy commitment not to tolerate nor contribute to attacks on HRDs
"BHP is committed to respecting the role of human rights defenders and we acknowledge the risks they face...in the areas in which we operate."
DocumentExpects business relationships to commit to zero tolerance of attacks against HRDs
"We also respect the role of human rights defenders in upholding civic freedoms... The Code of Conduct...also applies for contractors."
DocumentStories with associated response requests ? We sought responses from BHP to the allegations raised in these stories. Find out more about our Company Response Mechanism.
News with associated allegations
Associated top issues
Benchmark rankings
CHRB 2018
? The 2018 Corporate Human Rights Benchmark assessed 100 of the largest publicly traded companies in the world on a set of human rights indicators.CHRB 2019
? The 2019 Corporate Human Rights Benchmark assesses 200 of the largest publicly traded companies in the world on a set of human rights indicators.Top associated countries
BHP has been referenced in news articles and reports on our website.
Company mentions (Articles, reports, news etc.)
Company headquarters
Company mentions (Articles, reports, news etc.) in disputed regions
Company headquarters in disputed regions