On behalf of BHP, we’re proud to share our first Australian Indigenous Social Investment Report.
Guided by our company purpose to bring people and resources together to build a better world, we believe we are successful when we work in partnership with communities to achieve long-term social, environmental and economic outcomes. This comes to life in our approach to social investment and the six pillars in our social value framework; Decarbonisation, Healthy Environment; Safe, inclusive and future ready workforce, Thriving empowered communities, Responsible supply chains and Indigenous Partnerships.
When it comes to Indigenous partnerships, contributing to the aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities within Australia is essential to the relationships we share with communities, and in turn helps to support the sustainability of our operations. This is reflected in our Social Value Framework, which sets out our aspirational goals for building relationships based on trust, respect and mutual benefit with Indigenous peoples. Our commitment to advancing the rights and interests of Indigenous peoples across the world, nations and territories is published within the BHP Indigenous Peoples Policy Statement, and across Australia through our Reconciliation Action Plan.
We’re guided by our vision to actively contribute and participate, supporting social investment partnerships with and for Indigenous peoples, communities and organisations in Australia that align to aspirations for positive intergenerational social, cultural, and economic wellbeing. Purposeful and meaningful voluntary social investment to support positive outcomes for Indigenous peoples and communities is key to these ambitions and brought to life through our Australian Indigenous Social Investment Strategy.
Social Investment Plans are informed by the voices and perspectives of Indigenous peoples, and we work in collaboration with Partners to ensure key priorities are co-created and agreed; governance mechanisms are strong internally and externally; our business and employees are active in developing cultural capability; we share trusted relationships with partners across Australia; and evaluation is undertaken by a culturally appropriate third-party agency verified by partners.
We extend our appreciation to all our partner organisations and everyone who has contributed to our investment throughout FY24, together we can continue to make a difference.
Caroline Cox Chief Legal Governance and EA Officer | Geraldine Slattery President Australia
