Slide 1: BHP Billiton: Environmental Considerations in Gaining and Maintaining our Licence to Operate
BHP Billiton: Environmental Considerations in Gaining and Maintaining our Licence to Operate Ian Wood Vice President - Sustainable Development & Community Relations 15 June 2007
Slide 2: Disclaimer
Disclaimer The views expressed here contain information derived from publicly available sources that have not been independently verified. No representation or warranty is made as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the information. Any forward looking information in this presentation ha
Slide 3: Structure driven by customer needs
Structure driven by customer needs Petroleum Aluminium Base Metals Diamonds & Spec Prod Energy Coal Stainless Steel Materials Metallurgical Coal Manganese Iron Ore Page 3
Slide 4: Deep inventory of growth projects
Deep inventory of growth projects BROW NFIELD As at 31 December 2006 Size of bubble in dicates proposed capital expenditure; bold outer border signifies sanctioned project. $US US 200M 200M Douglas Douglas –– GEMCO Worsley Worsley E&G E&G Middelburg Middelburg Newcastle Zamzama Third Port Phase 2 K
Slide 5: Strategic Framework
Strategic Framework “Our core purpose is to create long-term value through the discovery, development and conversion of natural resources, and Growth the provision of innovative customer and Options market-focused solutions.” Project Pipeline Financial Strength and Discipline The BHP Billiton Way (V
Slide 6: Value Proposition: Why is Sustainable Development important to BHP Billiton?
Value Proposition: Why is Sustainable Development important to BHP Billiton? A future state has been articulated for all of our key stakeholders Stakeholders Past Future Employees Minimal current value ascribed to Competitive advantage from SD credentials in SD credentials in recruitment recruitment
Slide 7: HSEC Governance - our HSEC systems and documents
HSEC Governance - our HSEC systems and documents Our HSEC management Documents and systems each must system is hierarchical meet and support requirements of those of higher levels Company wide systems Business wide systems Page 7
Slide 8: Our Key Challenges
Our Key Challenges ENVIRONMENT SAFETY • Climate Change • Eliminating Fatalities • Biodiversity and sensitive areas • Contractor Engagement • Water Management • Product Stewardship HEALTH • HIV/AIDS COMMUNITY • Malaria • Sustainable Community Development • Workplace Exposures • Closure • Human Rights
Slide 9: Climate Change
Climate Change 1. Increase understanding of life-cycle emissions of our products • production activities • customers’ consumption of our fossil fuel products • other parts of the life-cycle of our products • full and open public reporting of our emission profile 2. Improve management of energy and g
Slide 10: Climate Change
Climate Change 3. Working with customers, communities and employees to reduce emissions and support internal emissions reduction projects • Support R&D in low emissions technologies • Capital funding for internal energy projects • Support employees and local communities to reduce emissions 4. Progre
Slide 11: Environment: Energy Excellence Program
Eliminate Reduce Substitute Environment: Energy Excellence Program Mitigate Objective • to identify initiatives and develop and im plement processes that ensure energy efficiency and energy source substitution opportunities are integrated into everything we do. EKATI Energy Smart (Canada) Cerro Mato
Slide 12: Water Management: Water efficiency at Olympic Dam
Water Management: Water efficiency at Olympic Dam • Challenge • Water source: Great Artesian Basin (GAB) • responsible use of GAB water is a key concern for some of our stakeholders • Solution • Identify major users: > 90% used in 3 main processing areas • Optimising water recovery and recycling and
Slide 13: Water: Bore capping at Olympic Dam
Water: Bore capping at Olympic Dam • Challenge • Reduce loss of water associated with agricultural use of the GAB (> 95% of water in the distribution drains is lost to seepage and evaporation) • Solution • Convert open soil drains used to water stock to efficient pipes, tanks and troughs • Benefits
Slide 14: Water: Escondida Chile
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Slide 15: Escondida Mine
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Slide 16: Escondida Water
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Slide 17: Escondida Water Management
Escondida Water Management • Water requirements now met from groundwater sources adjacent to the Andes and desalination • Strategy required to address long term security of supply and reduce environmental impacts • Water management program includes: – Reducing use in processing applications – Optimi
Slide 18: Escondida's Coloso Desalination Plant, Chile
Escondida’s Coloso Desalination Plant, Chile Page 18
Slide 19: Escondida's Coloso Desalination Plant, Chile
Escondida’s Coloso Desalination Plant, Chile Page 19
Slide 20: Biodiversity Approach
Biodiversity Approach • In our Sustainable Development Policy we have made a commitment to "enhance biodiversity protection by assessing and considering ecological values and land-use aspects in investment, operational and closure activities". • We are a signatory to the ICMM Sustainable Development
Slide 21: Case Study – Arid Recovery
Case Study – Arid Recovery • The Olympic Dam operation is a partner in Arid Recovery, an initiative dedicated to the restoration of arid zone ecosystems. • Established in 1997, the project is centred around a fenced reserve from which all feral cats, rabbits and foxes have been eradicated. • The res
Slide 22: Case Study – Suriname
Case Study – Suriname • The Bakhuis bauxite concession covers 2800 km2 of largely undisturbed tract of tropical rainforest and lies adjacent to the Central Suriname Nature Reserve, a designated World Heritage Site and rainforest wilderness. Social and Environmental Impact Assessments are underway. •
Slide 23: Marketplace: Stewardship
Marketplace: Stewardship Reduce harm that may come to people and the environment from our commodities World Nuclear Association Green Lead Project LEAD URANIUM FOCUS FOCUS • Develop international approach Uranium Stewardship Working Group to best practice lead • radiation exposure management through
Slide 24: Marketplace: Stewardship – Diamonds
Marketplace: Stewardship Council for Responsible DIAMONDS “As an early adopter to the Council for Jewellery Practices and Responsible Jewellery Practices, BHP Cyanide Code Council Billiton’s efforts have, for the first time, brought together key stakeholders from every sector of the supply chain fro
Slide 25: Conclusion
Conclusion • The concept of Licence to Operate is fundamental to BHP Billiton’s long term success. • Challenges are significant but so are the opportunities for leadership, differentiation and competitive advantage. Page 25
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