About this Report
Our aim is to provide a balanced and reasonable representation of our Company’s annual economic, environmental and social performance.
The Report has been developed in line with our Sustainable Development Policy commitments to regular performance review and transparency.
We recognise that our Report audience is diverse, and it remains an ongoing challenge for us to ensure we meet the needs of, and remain relevant to, such a broad range of stakeholder groups.
Our 2006 Report has been developed using the draft G3 update to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustaintability Reporting Guidelines, providing an overview of our performance against the key health, safety, environment, community and socio-economic risks and opportunities of our business.
Performance data from the former WMC Resources Ltd (WMC) has been integrated into our 2006 Report. The timing of the acquisition (6 June 2005) and variations between the two companies’ data collection and reporting systems precluded data from WMC assets being incorporated in the previous 2004/05 reporting year.
Our 'Licence to Operate'
The cover art for the BHP Billiton Annual Review 2006 and BHP Billiton 2006 Sustainability Summary Report 2006 reflects the BHP Billiton Strategic Framework.
This Framework comprises seven strategic drivers: People, Licence to Operate, World-Class Assets, the BHP Billiton Way, Financial Strength and Discipline, Project Pipeline and Growth Options. These drivers encompass the entire business and set the benchmarks by which the Company measures its performance.
Our 2006 Sustainability Report cover reflects our approach and performance against the ‘Licence to Operate’ strategic driver, recognising that sound principles governing safety, business conduct and social, environmental and economic activities are integral to the way we do business.
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If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Ian Wood
Vice President Sustainable Development and Community Relations
BHP Billiton
BHP Billiton Centre
180 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Australia
Phone: +61 1300 554 757
Fax: +61 3 9609 3015
E-mail: hsec@bhpbilliton.com
Our past Sustainability (previously Health, Safety, Environment and Community) Reports are available on our website.
Refer to Report Packs for PDFs of this Report, or you can order a hard copy of our Summary Report from hsec@bhpbilliton.com
