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BHP Group Limited Announces ESG Roundtable in Melbourne

BHP Group Limited has issued a formal notice that it will host an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Roundtable in Melbourne on 16 September 2026. The session is scheduled to commence at 9:00 a.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

The roundtable is part of BHP’s sustained commitment to ESG principles and will feature presentations that have already been submitted to the FCA National Storage Mechanism. Following the session, all slide decks will be published on BHP’s investor‑relations website, thereby ensuring accessibility for shareholders and other stakeholders.

The announcement was authorised by the Group Company Secretary, Stefanie Wilkinson, and is supported by the company’s media, investor relations and regional offices across Australia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and North America.

BHP Group Limited Files Form 6‑K on U.S. Securities Law Status

In a separate disclosure, BHP Group Limited filed a Form 6‑K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, confirming that it remains a foreign private issuer under U.S. securities law. The filing reiterates the company’s principal office in Melbourne and provides standard corporate details, including its historical names (BHP Billiton Ltd, BHP Ltd, and Broken Hill Proprietary Co Ltd).

The document also notes that BHP continues to comply with regulatory reporting requirements in all jurisdictions where it operates, reinforcing its commitment to transparent corporate governance and compliance.

Implications for Stakeholders

These announcements demonstrate BHP Group Limited’s dual focus on:

  1. Transparent Investor Communication – By making ESG presentations publicly available and maintaining up‑to‑date filings with U.S. regulators, BHP signals a high level of openness to investors and market participants.

  2. Global ESG Engagement – Hosting the roundtable in Melbourne, while coordinating with offices worldwide, underscores the company’s intent to embed ESG considerations across its multinational operations.

For shareholders, the availability of slide decks and the confirmation of regulatory status provide valuable insight into the company’s ESG priorities and compliance posture. For the broader market, BHP’s actions exemplify how a major resource producer can integrate ESG discourse into its corporate strategy while upholding rigorous disclosure standards.