BHP Group Ltd
BHP Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, BHP Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
BHP Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into BHP Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of BHP Group amounted to 11,900,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of BHP Group increased by 0.85%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
BHP Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are BHP Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of BHP Group were 8,200,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has BHP Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, BHP Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 15.72%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), BHP Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are BHP Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, BHP Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,900,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 3,700,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has BHP Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), BHP Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that BHP Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does BHP Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, BHP Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
BHP Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into BHP Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, BHP Group reported 377,600,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of BHP Group includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
BHP Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are BHP Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, BHP Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 377,600,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 2.73% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 97.27% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has BHP Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, BHP Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 12.41%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), BHP Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that BHP Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does BHP Group disclose?
In 2024, BHP Group reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of BHP Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to BHP Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 316,100,000 tCO₂e (86.44%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 38,400,000 tCO₂e (10.5%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 4,700,000 tCO₂e (1.29%)
BHP Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into BHP Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, BHP Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,200,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 85,068 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 96.39 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
BHP Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does BHP Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, BHP Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 96.39 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 200.98 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does BHP Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, BHP Group ranked 9 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
BHP Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into BHP Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, BHP Group reported a total carbon footprint of 389,500,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.8% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to BHP Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.11%. a