BHP Group Ltd
BHP Group Energy Data Preview
In 2024, BHP Group disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.
BHP Group also reported how it meets its energy needs through a mix of purchased and self-generated energy, offering insight into its sourcing strategy and level of energy independence.
Additionally, BHP Group also disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.
Finally, BHP Group also reported the types of energy sources as well as generation technologies, both for purchased and self-produced energy, helping stakeholders evaluate BHP Group's reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives.
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Insights into BHP Group's Energy Renewability
In 2024, BHP Group consumed a total of 143 million Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 18.18% was sourced from renewable energy, either derived from natural resources like biofuels, biomass, or biogas, or generated using renewable technologies such as solar or wind power. The remaining 81.82% was classified as non-renewable energy, coming from fossil-based fuels such as coal, natural gas, or crude oil, or from non-renewable generation technologies like nuclear power.
BHP Group's Energy Renewability Rate
How much of BHP Group's energy consumed is renewable?
In 2024, BHP Group consumed a total of 143 million Gigajoules of energy, of which 18.18% was derived from renewable sources, including biofuels, biomass, biogas, solar, and wind power.
This low level of renewable energy use highlights a heavy reliance on fossil fuels or other non-renewable sources, suggesting that BHP Group has considerable room to improve its energy sustainability strategy.
Are BHP Group's energy practices becoming more sustainable?
Since 2022, BHP Group's total energy consumption decreased by 4.03%, yet rose by 3.62% in 2024, pointing to a potential reversal in recent energy-saving progress.
Over the same period, the share of renewable energy increased by 59.36%, but declined by 3.5% in 2024, suggesting recent volatility or sourcing constraints.
Overall, BHP Group’s energy trends reveal a complex picture, with variations in total consumption and renewable sourcing. A closer examination of operational drivers and sourcing strategies is needed to fully assess the company’s environmental impact.
BHP Group's Renewable vs Non-renewable Energy Over Time
- Renewable Energy Consumed
- Non-renewable Energy Consumed
Insights into BHP Group's Energy Consumption & Production Mix
In 2024, BHP Group disclosed detailed information on the sources and generation technologies of the energy it consumed. This disclosure enables a clearer assessment of the BHP Group's overall energy mix, its sourcing strategy, and its reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives such as renewables and low-carbon technologies.
BHP Group's Energy Consumed by Sources and Technologies
What are the main sources and generation technologies behind BHP Group's energy consumption?
In 2024, BHP Group's total energy consumption was primarily sourced from
- Gasoline (Petrol) (61.54%)
- Electricity (Unspecified Source) (27.97%)
- Natural Gas (7.69%)
How diverse is BHP Group’s energy consumption mix?
In 2024, BHP Group consumed energy from 5 different sources or generation technologies, indicating a moderately diverse energy mix, with some concentration in a primary source.