BHP Billiton S Africa : 2017 Coal Community Partnerships Report

Our Contribution

Sustainability is a core part of who we are and what we do

At BHP we are determined to make a positive difference in the regions where we operate, and our commitment to sustainability plays a significant role in this journey.

We put health and safety first, we are responsible environmental stewards and we work hard to build and support strong and resilient communities.

Investing in lasting outcomes

We continually look beyond our own operations for opportunities to contribute to the local communities where we work. Guided by our established Social Investment Framework, we aim to build long-term relationships through community engagement, strategic partnerships and voluntary investment to create lasting community benefits. We partner in projects to build on existing resources, address local priorities and improve the quality of life for people in the communities.

These programs are delivered locally, where our community specialists understand community expectations, concerns and interests.

Active participation

We are active and contributing members of the communities in which we operate and our partnerships are based on the principles of engagement, inclusiveness and participation.

We feel privileged to share our stories and joint achievements from 2017. Thank you to our people and our partners for the valuable contribution you make every day to the communities where we operate.

The community projects outlined in this report would

not be possible without the collaboration of our joint

venture partners, Mitsubishi and Mitsui. We thank them

for their ongoing contribution.

Rag Udd

James Palmer

Asset President BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA)

Asset President BHP Billiton Mitsui Coal (BMC) and New South Wales Energy Coal (NSWEC)

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Health and Wellbeing

The health, wellbeing and safety of our workforce and the communities in which we operate is an essential priority for our business. We understand that health is an holistic principle, encompassing far more than physical wellbeing, and that mental fitness is a critical factor in overall health, leading to safer and more productive employees.

We recognise the benefit of healthy and productive people extends beyond our site gates and includes the broader communities we operate in. Through a collaborative approach, we work with communities to identify health and wellbeing needs and priorities. We then partner with appropriate organisations to deliver community projects and strengthen local services.

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Section: Health and Wellbeing

Almost

900

aeromedical

missions this year

There are numerous cases of people who were not expected to live, who have gone on to lead healthy lives, thanks to these rescue helicopter services.

Leonie Hansen, CQ Rescue Relationship Manager

CQ Rescue and Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service

BMA has been a long-term supporter of CQ Rescue and Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service, helping them provide rapid response critical care services to local communities.

In 2017 alone, both rescue services completed almost 900 aeromedical missions across the Central Queensland and Capricorn regions.

Rosey Cameron was just five years old when she was airlifted by the CQ Rescue helicopter after sustaining multiple head injuries and suffering a heart attack when she was hit by a van in the small town of Eton.

No one thought she would survive the trip but as luck had it, the helicopter was carrying, for the very first time, a critical care physician skilled in handling trauma victims.

"When Rosey took off in the helicopter

I didn't think she was ever coming back, and without the helicopter being there, she had zero chance of survival," said Lisa Cameron, Rosey's mum.

Now 16, Rosey has defied the odds and is a black belt in karate, representing Australia on the national and international stage.

In late 2017, the Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service was sent to a two-car collision near Blackwater. On the way to the scene Rescue 300 was diverted to Blackwater Hospital to transport a 65-year-old female and a 70-year-old male with suspected internal injuries as well as cuts and abrasions.

The husband and wife were stabilised at Blackwater Hospital by the on-board Queensland Ambulance Critical Care Paramedic and Doctor, before being flown to Rockhampton Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

In 2017 the team from BMA Hay Point Coal Terminal proudly donated to CQ Rescue US$10,000 - their prize for achieving a Highly Commended at the 2017 BHP Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC) Awards.

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