Hundreds of pages of BHP files have been exclusively leaked to Four Corners and Guardian Australia. BHP committed to net-zero emissions by 2050, but the documents show that despite this goal, the 300-billion-dollar company has delayed green transition plans and hasn't allocated money toward renewable infrastructure until 2031.
Initial plans for investing $400 million in a solar farm and a battery in the Pilbara were approved by the board, then shelved by management.
That’s despite the company internally recognising decarbonisation was “urgent” and delays to green energy projects would cause “reputational risks” to the world’s largest mining company.
BHP told Four Corners it’s committed to its goal of achieving net zero by 2050.