The launch date of CIPP (August 9, 2024) coincides with International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, which is meant to encourage people from around the world to spread the United Nation’s message on the protection and promotion of the rights of indigenous peoples.
The aim of the CIPP, according to BHP, is to support Indigenous well-being, develop impactful partnerships, ensure accountability, and achieve Indigenous employment and procurement targets.
The program aligns with the Australian miner’s global ambition to create social value and operate with integrity. In part, it is a response to Action 92 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, and as such, is guided by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Moving from paper to action, an internal team at BHP will lead implementation of the CIPP, supported by a new external Indigenous advisory circle for Jansen. The…
