BHP to leave World Coal Association in support of climate change action
BHP is reviewing its industry group memberships to see if their stances align with its view that climate change must be tackled through emissions reductions and the use of renewable energy
Sydney — On Tuesday, the world’s biggest miner, BHP, said it would leave the World Coal Association and review its membership of the US Chamber of Commerce, to show support for action against climate change. The Anglo-Australian giant has been reviewing its industry group memberships to see if their stances align with its view that climate change must be tackled through emissions reductions and the use of renewable energy. A 22-page report released on Tuesday found that the organisations, as well as the Minerals Council of Australia, held different positions from BHP, which derived just under 20% of its total revenue from coal in the year ended June 2017. BHP’s chief external affairs officer, Geoff Healy, said the report demonstrated the firm’s support for action on climate change and commitment to transparency. "While we won’t always agree with our industry associations, we will continue to call out material differences where they exist and we will take action where necessary, as w...
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