Governance – Our Approach
At BHP Billiton we believe that to maintain our position as one of the world's leading companies, we must commit to the highest standards of governance. Our approach to governance is predicated on the belief that there is a demonstrable link between high-quality governance and business performance.
While this section focuses on those governance processes we have in place to implement our commitment to sustainable development, we also have a suite of corporate governance processes that manage the broader affairs of the Company. The Corporate Governance Statement outlines the key principles and practices of the BHP Billiton Group. Our financial Annual Report also provides details in this regard.
This section outlines our approach to sustainable development governance, which comprises:
- a dedicated organisational structure and responsibilities
- a clear hierarchy of systems and documents
- a number of key management processes, central to integrating sustainability into our decision-making.
