BHP Billiton Health, Safety, Environment & Community Report 2004

GRI Indicator		BHP Billiton 2004 HSEC Report Section	BHP Billiton 2004 HSEC Report Sub-section	Reference in Full Report
Environmental Performance Indicators
EN1	Total materials use other than water, by type	Performance Summaries	Environment – Environmental performance – Resource use – Other consumables	1st paragraph: ‘This year, we have introduced the reporting of consumables used on a Company-wide basis.’ These include tonnages for acids, caustic soda, explosives, purchased gas other than natural gas, and other materials (lime, stone dust, magnetite and others).
			Environment – Environmental performance – Resource use – Energy	Graph – ‘Total energy use 2001/02 to 2003/04’ shows the year-on-year energy consumption by each of the Customer Sector Groups (CSGs). Graph – ‘Energy use by type 2003/04’ shows the sources of energy used, e.g., purchased electricity and natural gas.
			Environment – Environmental performance – Resource use – Water	Graph – ‘Fresh water consumption 2001/02 to 2003/04’ shows the year-on-year fresh water consumption by each of the CSGs. Graph – ‘Sources of fresh water 2003/04’ shows the sources of fresh water used, e.g., storm and rain and municipal town and mains. Graph – ‘Recycled water use 2001/02 to 2003/04’ shows the year-on-year recycled water consumption by each of the CSGs. Graph – ‘Fresh and recycled water use 2003/04’ shows the breakdown between the total percentage fresh water usage and the total percentage recycled water usage.
			Environment – Environmental data summary	Table – ‘Environmental data summary’ provides the data supporting the charts outlined above.
EN2	Percentage of materials used that are wastes (processed or unprocessed) from sources external to the reporting organisation	–	–	NO DISCLOSURE: BHP Billiton Comment: These data are not disclosed, as BHP Billiton is primarily involved in the extraction of resources. Where ‘downstream’ processes are undertaken, it is presently impractical to identify feedstocks that are by-products of other processes.
EN3 & EN4	Direct and indirect energy use	Performance Summaries	Environment – Environmental performance – Resource use – Energy	Graph – ‘Total energy use 2001/02 to 2003/04’ shows the year-on-year energy consumption by each of the Customer Sector Groups (CSGs). Graph – ‘Energy use by type 2003/04’ shows the sources of energy used, e.g., purchased electricity and natural gas. Graph – ‘BHP Billiton energy intensity index 2001/02 to 2003/04’.
			Environment – Environmental performance – Resource use – Energy – Energy Intensity of selected products (PDF 36KB)	Graph – ‘Energy intensity of selected products – Petroleum products 2000/01 to 2003/04’. Graph – ‘Energy intensity of selected products – Queensland nickel 2000/01 to 2003/04’. Graph – ‘Energy intensity of selected products – Queensland coal 2000/01 to 2003/04’. Graph – ‘Energy intensity of Selected Products – Aluminium 2000/01 to 2003/04’. Graph – ‘Energy intensity of selected products – Copper 2000/01 to 2003/04’.
			Environment – Environmental data summary	Table – ‘Environmental data summary’ provides the data supporting the graphs outlined above.
EN5	Total water use	Performance Summaries	Environment – Environmental performance – Resource use – Water	Graph – ‘Fresh water consumption 2001/02 to 2003/04’ shows the year-on-year fresh water consumption by each of the CSGs. Graph – ‘Sources of fresh water 2003/04’ shows the sources of fresh water used, e.g., storm and rain and municipal town and mains. Graph – ‘Recycled water use 2001/02 to 2003/04’ shows the year-on-year recycled water consumption by each of the CSGs. Graph – ‘Fresh and recycled water use 2003/04’ shows the breakdown between the total percentage fresh water usage and the total percentage recycled water usage. Graph – ‘BHP Billiton fresh water intensity index 2001/02 to 2003/04’.
			Environment – Environmental performance – Resource use – Water – Water intensity of selected products (PDF 32KB)	Graph – ‘Water intensity of selected products – Petroleum products 2000/01 to 2003/04’. Graph – ‘Water intensity of selected products – Queensland nickel 2000/01 to 2003/04’. Graph – ‘Water intensity of selected products – Queensland coal 2000/01 to 2003/04’. Graph – ‘Water intensity of selected products – Aluminium 2000/01 to 2003/04’. Graph – ‘Water intensity of selected products – Copper 2000/01 to 2003/04’.
			Environment – Environmental data summary	Table – ‘Environmental data summary’ provides the data supporting the graphs outlined above.
EN6	Location and size of land owned, leased, or managed in biodiversity-rich habitats	Performance Summaries	Environment – Environmental performance – Biodiversity	1st paragraph: ‘The reporting of biodiversity information has been refined over the year in line with the Global Reporting Initiative reporting requirements ...’ Bullet points describe sites adjacent to areas designated as protected areas (8), sites undertaking specific activities related to biodiversity conservation (39) and sites with biodiversity aspects in their closure plans (34). The spend on biodiversity initiatives is also detailed at US$1.3 million.
			Environment – Environmental performance – Resource use – Land	Graph – ‘Land newly disturbed 2001/02 to 2003/04’ by CSG. Graph – ‘Land rehabilitated 2001/02 to 2003/04’ by CSG. Graph – ‘Land requiring rehabilitation 2001/02 to 2003/04’ by CSG. 4th paragraph: ‘The total footprint of land owned, leased and/or managed by our operations was 1.76 million hectares ...’ This total is broken down in terms of the percentage used for infrastructure, mining, supporting infrastructure and exploration. In addition, the percentage intended for future operation/expansion, designated as buffer zones and other purposes is provided.
			Environment – Environmental data summary	Table – ‘Environmental data summary’ provides the data supporting the graphs outlined above.
			Environment – Environmental performance – Rehabilitation, remediation and closure	Provides information on the financial provisions made for reclamation and decommissioning of land.
		Policy in Action – Case Studies	Environment	Case Study No. 16 – ‘Conserving biodiversity at the Ravensthorpe Nickel Project’. Case Study No. 21 – ‘Documentary film series highlights the environmental richness and fragility of the Sahara’. PARTIAL DISCLOSURE: BHP Billiton Comment: Despite the information presented above, this indicator is not fully disclosed, as data relating specifically to the area of land managed in biodiversity rich habitats are not captured.
EN7	Description of the major impacts on biodiversity associated with activities and/or products and services in terrestrial, fresh water and marine environments	Performance Summaries	Environment – Environmental performance – Biodiversity	1st paragraph: ‘The reporting of biodiversity information has been refined over the year in line with the Global Reporting Initiative reporting requirements ...’ Bullet points cover sites adjacent to areas designated as protected areas (8), sites undertaking specific activities related to biodiversity conservation (39) and sites with biodiversity aspects in their closure plans (34). The spend on biodiversity initiatives is also detailed at US$1.3 million.
			Environment – Environmental performance – Resource use – Land	Graph – ‘Land newly disturbed 2001/02 to 2003/04’ by CSG. Graph – ‘Land rehabilitated 2001/02 to 2003/04’ by CSG. Graph – ‘Land requiring rehabilitation 2001/02 to 2003/04’ by CSG. 4th paragraph: ‘The total footprint of land owned, leased and/or managed by our operations was 1.76 million hectares ...’ This total is broken down in terms of the percentage used for infrastructure, mining, supporting infrastructure and exploration. In addition, the percentage intended for future operation/expansion, designated as buffer zones and other purposes is provided.
			Environment – Environmental data summary	Table – ‘Environmental data summary’ provides the data supporting the graphs outlined above.
			Environment – Environmental performance – Rehabillitation, remediation and closure	Provides information on the financial provisions made for reclamation and decommissioning of land.
		Policy in Action – Case Studies	Environment	Case Study No. 14 – ‘Closure program at San Manuel copper mine addresses environmental issues’. Case Study No. 16 – ‘Conserving biodiversity at the Ravensthorpe Nickel Project’. Case Study No. 19 – ‘Innovative approach to reclamation at La Plata Mine is producing positive results’. PARTIAL DISCLOSURE: BHP Billiton Comment: Despite the information presented above, this indicator is not fully disclosed, as information relating specifically to the impacts of BHP Billiton activities on biodiversity is not detailed.
EN8	Greenhouse gas emissions	Performance Summaries	Environment – Environmental performance – Emissions – Greenhouse gases	Outlines the main greenhouse gases of concern and total greenhouse gas emissions. Graph – ‘Greenhouse gas emissions 2001/02 to 2003/04’ by CSG. Graph – ‘Sources of greenhouse gas emissions 2003/04’, e.g., natural gas and distillate and fuel oil. Graph – ‘BHP Billiton greenhouse gas intensity index 2001/02 to 2003/04’.
			Environment – Environmental performance – Emissions – Greenhouse gases – Greenhouse gas intensity of selected products (PDF 32KB)	Graph – ‘Greenhouse intensity of selected products – Petroleum products 2000/01 to 2003/04’. Graph – ‘Greenhouse intensity of selected products – Queensland nickel 2000/01 to 2003/04’. Graph – ‘Greenhouse intensity of selected products – Queensland coal 2000/01 to 2003/04’. Graph – ‘Greenhouse intensity of selected products – Aluminium 2000/01 to 2003/04’. Graph – ‘Greenhouse intensity of selected products – Copper 2000/01 to 2003/04’.
			Environment – Environmental data summary	Table – ‘Environmental data summary’ provides the data supporting the graphs outlined above.
		Sustainability at BHP Billiton	Sustainability challenges – Greenhouse gas emissions	Outlines the approach, the drivers and an external view, with reference to BHP Billiton’s ‘Climate Change Position Statement’.
		Policy in Action – Case Studies	Environment	Case Study No. 13 – ‘Coal bed methane offers a fuel source with the potential to deliver zero greenhouse gas emission power’.
EN9	Use and emission of ozone-depleting substances	Performance Summaries	Environment – Environmental performance – Emissions – Ozone-depleting substances	1st paragraph: ‘The amount of ozone-depleting substances discharged or leaked to air increased ...’
EN10	NO_x, SO_x and other significant air emissions by type	Performance Summaries	Environment – Environmental performance – Emissions – Oxides of sulphur	1st paragraph: ‘... emissions of oxides of sulphur (SOx) to air decreased ...’ Graph – ‘SOx emissions to air 2001/02 to 2003/04’ by CSG.
			Environment – Environmental performance – Emissions – Oxides of nitrogen	1st paragraph: ‘NOx emissions increased ...’ Graph – ‘NOx emissions to air 2001/02 to 2003/04’ by CSG.
			Environment – Environmental performance – Emissions – Fluoride	1st paragraph: ‘Fluoride emissions from our aluminium smelters decreased ...’ Graph – ‘Fluoride emissions to air 2000/01 to 2003/04’.
			Environment – Environmental data summary	Table – ‘Environmental data summary’ provides the data supporting the graphs outlined above.
EN11	Total amount of waste by type and destination	Performance Summaries	Environment – Environmental performance – Resource use – Waste	Broken down into specific information relating to general waste, hazardous and non-hazardous waste and waste rock and tailings. Total tonnages generated are provided. Graph – ‘Waste disposed (excluding mineral processing waste) 2003/04’ broken down into general waste to landfill, other hazardous waste and waste oil. Graph – ‘General waste disposal methods 2003/04’. Graph – ‘General waste disposed to landfill 2001/02 to 2003/04’ by CSG. Graph – ‘Hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposed 2003/04’.
		Performance Summaries	Environment – Environmental data summary	Table – ‘Environmental data summary’ provides the data supporting the graphs outlined above.
		Policy in Action – Case Studies	Environment	Case Study No. 18 – ‘Waste management practices at Cannington are delivering benefits for the operation and other stakeholders’.
EN12	Significant discharges to water by type	Performance Summaries	Environment – Environmental performance – Resource use – Waste – Wastewater and effluent discharge	1st paragraph: ‘This year we have enhanced our reporting of wastewater and effluent discharge, consistent with GRI requirements.’ A total figure of discharges is provided. Graph – ‘Wastewater and effluent discharged 2003/04’ broken down into destination, namely wetlands/river/ lake, ocean, ground water, treatment plant or other. Graph – ‘Key constituents in the wastewater and effluent discharged 2003/04’ broken down into biological oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids and key metals.
		Performance Summaries	Environment – Environmental data summary	Table – ‘Environmental data summary’ provides the data supporting the graphs outlined above.
		Policy in Action – Case Studies	Environment	Case Study No. 15 – ‘Selbaie Mine develops environmental program to contain acidic waters during the snow- melting season’.
EN13	Significant spills of chemicals, oils and fuels in terms of total number and total volume	Performance Summaries	Environment – Environmental performance – Accidental discharges	1st paragraph: ‘Accidental discharges of hydrocarbons to land and water increased ...’ Graph – ‘Accidental discharges of hydrocarbons 2001/02 to 2003/04’ by CSG.
EN13		Performance Summaries	Environment	Table – ‘Environmental data summary’ provides the data supporting the graph outlined above, as well as spills of materials other than hydrocarbons.
EN14	Significant environmental impacts of principal products and services	Performance at a Glance	HSEC targets scorecard	Product Stewardship – ‘Life cycle assessments prepared for all major BHP Billiton minerals products by 30 June 2004 (incorporating participation in industry programs as appropriate).’
		Sustainability at BHP Billiton	Governance – HSEC governance – Policy, standards and systems – HSEC Management Standards	‘Standard 11 – Suppliers, Contractors and Partners’ and ‘Standard 12 – Product Stewardship’.
		Sustainability at BHP Billiton	Part of the global community – Building global links	‘Suppliers’ row in table – ‘BHP Billiton’s stakeholder relationships’. 2nd paragraph outlines BHP Billiton’s involvement in a wide range of product-specific industry associations and projects, e.g., Silver Research Consortium.
		Performance Summaries	Management systems – Product stewardship	4th paragraph: ‘During the reporting period, in line with this target, LCAs were completed for copper, nickel, iron ore, aluminium, metallurgical coal, manganese and thermal coal. The LCA studies were conducted through research institutes and academia and in conjunction with commodity and industry associations.’
		Performance Summaries	Environment – Environmental performance – Resource use	‘Supply chain management’.
EN15	Percentage of the weight of products sold that is reclaimable at the end of the products’ useful life and percentage that is actually reclaimed	Performance Summaries	Management systems – Product stewardship	1st paragraph: ‘While the physical and chemical nature of metals ensures their infinite recyclability, we are working with commodity organisations to address life-cycle and product-stewardship considerations.’ 8th paragraph: ‘... we need to better define product stewardship ... This will be a focus for the coming year.’ PARTIAL DISCLOSURE: BHP Billiton Comment: While BHP Billiton is working with commodity associations to address life-cycle considerations, it is currently impractical to collate and report data on the amount of reclaimable product following useful life.
EN16	Incidents of and fines for non-compliance with all applicable international declarations/conventions/ treaties, and national, sub-national, regional and local regulations associated with environmental issuers	Performance at a Glance	HSEC targets scorecard	‘Management Systems – Legal Compliance’: ‘Ten fines totalling US$37 845’.
EN16		Performance Summaries	Environment – Environmental performance – Environmental incidents	2nd paragraph: ‘... we had two Level 3 incidents during the reporting period.’

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