- Fatality at Saraji mine in January 2024.
- Oversupply in the global nickel market leading to temporary suspension of Western Australia Nickel operations.
- Challenges in achieving rapid GHG emission reductions due to lack of available technology solutions.
BHP Group Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 8.2 MtCO2e; Scope 2: 1.9 MtCO2e; Scope 3: 377.6 MtCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
Energy Use
143 PJ
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 8.2 MtCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.9 MtCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 377.6 MtCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 9.8 MtCO2-e (operational) |
| 2022 | 180.3 MtCO2e |
| 2020 | 5.1K KT CO2e |
| 2019 | 14.7 Mt CO2-e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced operational GHG emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 32% from FY2020 baseline.
- Achieved 100% renewable electricity use at Chilean operations in CY2023.
- Increased area under nature-positive management practices by 3,295 hectares since FY2023 to 83,012 hectares.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption
- Commence construction of boiler diesel displacement solution
- Deliver equipment for proof-of-concept trials for electrified rail and excavator solutions
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce operational GHG emissions by at least 30% by FY2030 from FY2020 baseline.
- Support 40% GHG emissions intensity reduction of BHP-chartered shipping by CY2030.
- Support industry to develop steel production technology capable of 30% lower GHG emissions intensity relative to conventional blast furnace steelmaking.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero operational GHG emissions by CY2050.
- Achieve net zero Scope 3 GHG emissions by CY2050.
- Achieve net zero GHG emissions from all shipping of BHP products by CY2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
DecarbonisationHealthy environmentIndigenous partnershipsSafe, inclusive and future-ready workforceThriving, empowered communitiesResponsible supply chains