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This progress assessment represents our judgement of how the principles of the UN Global Compact have been progressed through our policy and actions during the year. Refer to the items highlighted below for the particular document or a more detailed description of our performance in relation to the related UN Global Compact principle. Please contact the Company if you would like further information in relation to this assessment.

Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights
BHP Billiton Policies, Systems and Commitments	BHP Billiton actions and performance as referenced in 2006 Sustainability Report	GRI Indicator Reference
Sustainable Development Policy Guide to Business Conduct HSEC Management Standards (PDF 284KB) HSEC Management Standard 8 UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights US-UK Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights World Bank Operational Directive on Involuntary Resettlement	HSEC Targets Scorecard No transgressions within the Group's activities of the principles embodied within the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights were identified. Governance>Our Performance>Management Systems Review We rolled out our revised Sustainable Development Policy and HSEC Management Standards and updated our supporting guidelines and procedures. Governance>Our Performance>Audit and Self-Assessment Fifteen HSEC audits were conducted against the revised HSEC Management Standards during the reporting period. Community>Our Performance>Human Rights Human Rights Self-Assessment - implementation, 35 sites completed the self-assessment this year. Governance>Our Performance> Business Conduct The Guide to Business Conduct provides employees and contractors with direction and advice on carrying out business and interacting with governments, communities and business partners. Case Studies The selection of case studies illustrates how we have progressed with regards to upholding fundamental human rights across the areas of health, safety, environment, community and socio-economics.	HR1 HR2 HR3 HR4
Principle 2: Businesses should make sure their own corporations are not complicit in human rights abuses
BHP Billiton Policies, Systems and Commitments	BHP Billiton actions and performance as referenced in 2006 Sustainability Report	GRI Indicator Reference
Sustainable Development Policy Guide to Business Conduct HSEC Management Standards (PDF 284KB) HSEC Management Standard 8 Human Rights Self-Assessment Toolkit UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights US-UK Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights World Bank Operational Directive on Involuntary Resettlement	HSEC Targets Scorecard No transgressions within the Group's activities of the principles embodied within the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights were identified. Governance>Our Performance>Management Systems Review We rolled out our revised Sustainable Development Policy and HSEC Management Standards and updated our supporting guidelines and procedures. Governance>Our Performance>Audit and Self-Assessment Fifteen HSEC audits were conducted against the revised HSEC Management Standards during the reporting period. Community>Our Performance>Human Rights Human Rights Self-Assessment - implementation, 35 sites completed the self-assessment this year. Governance>Our Performance> Business Conduct The Guide to Business Conduct provides employees and contractors with direction and advice on carrying out business and interacting with governments, communities and business partners. Case Studies The selection of case studies illustrates how we have progressed with regards to upholding fundamental human rights across the areas of health, safety, environment, community and socio-economics.	HR2 HR3
Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining
BHP Billiton Policies, Systems and Commitments	BHP Billiton actions and performance as referenced in 2006 Sustainability Report	GRI Indicator Reference
Sustainable Development Policy Employment Principles Guide to Business Conduct Letter to UN Secretary General from Chip Goodyear (December 2003)	Socio-Economic>Our Performance>Employee Relations Employee relations arrangements at individual workplaces are required to respect local legislative requirements and other local standards and circumstances. All employees are free to join trade unions. Socio-Economic>Our Performance>Freedom of Association 49 per cent of the workforce was covered by collective bargaining agreements at operated sites and offices. Socio-Economic>Our Performance>Remuneration All Company employees earned greater than the stipulated minimum wage in the countries in which they worked.	HR5 LA3 LA4
Principle 4: Businesses should uphold the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour
BHP Billiton Policies, Systems and Commitments	BHP Billiton actions and performance as referenced in 2006 Sustainability Report	GRI Indicator Reference
Sustainable Development Policy Guide to Business Conduct UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights	Socio-Economic>Our Performance>Child and Forced Labour We exclude the use of child labour and prohibit forced labour at our operations. Socio-Economic>Our Performance>Remuneration All Company employees earned greater than the stipulated minimum wage in the countries in which they worked.	HR7
Principle 5: Businesses should uphold the effective abolition of child labour
BHP Billiton Policies, Systems and Commitments	BHP Billiton actions and performance as referenced in 2006 Sustainability Report	GRI Indicator Reference
Sustainable Development Policy Guide to Business Conduct UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights	Socio-Economic>Our Performance>Child and Forced Labour We exclude the use of child and forced labour at our operations. The youngest employees were 16.5 years of age, working as apprentices/administrative trainees in our Australian operations.	HR6
Principle 6: Businesses should uphold the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation
BHP Billiton Policies, Systems and Commitments	BHP Billiton actions and performance as referenced in 2006 Sustainability Report	GRI Indicator Reference
Sustainable Development Policy Employment Principles Guide to Business Conduct UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights	Socio-Economic>Our Performance>Employee Profile Refer to our chart on Employee Numbers by Region. Socio-Economic>Our Performance- Diversity Approximately 12 per cent of full-time employees at operated sites and offices were women. Socio-Economic>Our Performance>Diversity>Employment Equity in South Africa To address historical issues in South Africa, which resulted in the majority of South Africans being excluded from participating in the mainstream economy, BHP Billiton South Africa adopted an empowerment strategy of change. Socio-Economic>Our Performance>Diversity>Indigenous Employment and Training We recognise indigenous employment and training as an important issue and, as has been reported in previous years, undertake a number of initiatives in this regard. Socio-Economic Case Studies>Indigenous Skills Development and Employment Socio-Economic Case Studies>Supporting Local Suppliers	HR4 LA10 LA11
Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges
BHP Billiton Policies, Systems and Commitments	BHP Billiton actions and performance as referenced in 2006 Sustainability Report	GRI Indicator Reference
Sustainable Development Policy HSEC Management Standards (PDF 284KB HSEC Management Standard 3 Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Policy	HSEC Targets Scorecard Risk registers are in place at 99% of required sites, businesses and Corporate offices. Governance>Our Performance>Risk Management An HSEC risk assessment project was established, which will continue over the coming year. Environment>Our Approach Governance>Our Approach>Key Management Processes	3.13
Principle 8: Businesses should undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility
BHP Billiton Policies, Systems and Commitments	BHP Billiton actions and performance as referenced in 2006 Sustainability Report	GRI Indicator Reference
Sustainable Development Policy HSEC Management Standards (PDF 284KB) HSEC Management Standard 5 HSEC Management Standard 12	HSEC Targets Scorecard Three Level 3 environmental incidents. 94 per cent of required self-assessments were completed at operating sites. 98 per cent of sites requiring ISO 14001 are certified or have been recommended for certification by their ISO auditor. Energy conservation plans in place at 98 per cent of required sites and at 8 sites that were below the emissions threshold. Greenhouse gas management programs in place at 98 per cent of required sites and at 7 sites that were below the emissions threshold. Water management plans in place at 99 per cent of required sites and at 27 sites that were below the usage threshold. Waste minimisation programs in place at 97 per cent of required sites and at 7 sites that were not required to meet this target. Land management plans in place at 97 per cent of required sites and at 17 sites that were not required to meet this target. Life cycle assessments (ISO14043 compliant) have been completed for all our major commodities. Environment>Our Performance>Environmental Management Systems During the reporting period we continued to strengthen environmental management systems across our operations Environment>Our Performance>Closure We progressed implementation of the Company-wide Closure Standard. Environment>Our Approach>Climate Change We are working on activities related to climate change risks and opportunities in a number of ways. Environment>Our Performance>Biodiversity Over the reporting period we progressed a number of aspects ranging from biodiversity plans at some sites through to biodiversity-related research and development. Environment Case Studies	EN1 EN2 EN3 EN4 EN5 EN6 EN7 EN8 EN9 EN10 EN11 EN12 EN13 EN14 EN15 EN16 1.1
Principle 9: Businesses should encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies
BHP Billiton Policies, Systems and Commitments	BHP Billiton actions and performance as referenced in 2006 Sustainability Report	GRI Indicator Reference
Sustainable Development Policy HSEC Management Standards (PDF 284KB) HSEC Management Standard 9 HSEC Management Standard 12	HSEC Targets Scorecard Three Level 3 environmental incidents. 94 per cent of required self-assessments were completed at operating sites. 98 per cent of sites requiring ISO 14001 are certified or have been recommended for certification by their ISO auditor. Energy conservation plans in place at 98 per cent of required sites and at 8 sites that were below the emissions threshold. Greenhouse gas management programs in place at 98 per cent of required sites and at 7 sites that were below the emissions threshold. Water management plans in place at 99 per cent of required sites and at 27 sites that were below the usage threshold. Waste minimisation programs in place at 97 per cent of required sites and at 7 sites that were not required to meet this target. Land management plans in place at 97 per cent of required sites and at 17 sites that were not required to meet this target. Life cycle assessments (ISO14043 compliant) have been completed for all our major commodities. Sustainability At BHP Billiton>Stewardship Over the past year we have been working to refine our stewardship approach for all of our commodities. Environment>Our Performance>Environmental Spending Over the reporting period environmental expenditure for the Group totalled US$309 million. Environment>Our Performance>Biodiversity Over the reporting period we progressed a number of aspects ranging from biodiversity plans at some sites through to biodiversity-related research and development. Environment Case Studies	EN 17
Principle 10: Businesses should work against all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery
BHP Billiton Policies, Systems and Commitments	BHP Billiton actions and performance as referenced in 2006 Sustainability Report	GRI Indicator Reference
Sustainable Development Policy Guide to Business Conduct HSEC Management Standards (PDF 284KB) HSEC Management Standard 8	Governance>Our Performance>Business Conduct The Guide to Business Conduct provides employees and contractors with direction and advice on carrying out business and interacting with governments, communities and business partners. Socio-Economic>Our Performance>Economic Contributions Our economic contribution to society includes the value that flows from the broader contributions of our operations, such as payments to our employees and suppliers and disbursements to governments, including taxes and royalties. Socio-Economic>Our Performance>Value Add Refer to our table on Expenditure by Region for disclosure of regional tax payments.	SO2

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