Assurance
In 2006, BHP Billiton commissioned URS Australia Pty Ltd (URS) to provide an independent review of the 2006 Sustainability Report. The intent of the review was to provide an opinion on:
- data accuracy, capture processes and controls
- the corporate processes and mechanisms in place for the preparation and delivery of the Report
- adequacy and relevance of information contained in the Report
- 'In accordance' claim with regards to the Global Reporting Initiative 2002 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines and draft 2006 Guidelines update.
URS was requested to undertake the assurance in line with the requirements of the Accountability AA1000 Assurance Standard, seeking demonstration of materiality, completeness and responsiveness of the Report.
For further details see:
- URS Assurance principles (PDF 91 Kb)
- URS Assurance statement (PDF 116 Kb)
Read more: Audit and Self-Assessment for details on our internal assurance processes.
