THREE IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT BHP BILLITON: RUNNING OPERATIONS SAFELY AND TAKING CARE OF PEOPLE'S SAFETY The safety and health of people is fundamental to every aspect of the business. People go home safe and sound at the end of the day and enabling them to end their working lives fit and healthy is central to everything the industry does. Operations are in place to identify, manage and respond effectively to foreseeable crises and emergencies. Collectively, these requirements are designed to allow our operations to return to full functionality as safely as possible. CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY The mainstream science of climate change is correct; Human activities are impacting our climate and this may pose risks to our social and economic well-being. BHP recognizes that we have a responsibility to engage constructively on climate change issues. Clear price signal: Ensure that the carbon price signal reaches consumers so that consumption is reduced and investment choices are made that favor low-carbon alternatives. Revenue neutral: Aggregate revenue return to individuals and businesses affected by carbon pricing that maximally offsets the impact of rising carbon costs. Broadly based: Covering the widest possible range of carbon-related activities and low-carbon energy options in any plan, ensures the broadest basis for emissions reductions. Predictable and gradual: ensuring that future carbon costs are predictable facilitates investments that reduce emissions; a gradual change in prices gives the economy time to adapt. RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS They have a responsibility to understand our potential human rights impacts and to mitigate or eliminate them. They are committed to operating in accordance... at the heart of the charter... eberg are the company's beliefs and values. These are usually driven by the ideals of the company's founders. BHP is committed to promoting a culture that values ​​and rewards exemplary ethical standards, personal and business integrity and respect for others. The strategy is based on the ownership and management of assets diversified by raw materials, geography and market. To achieve this, they have a workforce that reflects diversity in all forms, including gender, skills, experience and ethnicity. Embracing openness, trust, teamwork, diversity and mutually beneficial relationships reflects the core value of respect and is at the heart of the people strategy. In all efforts, they aim to be inclusive and build pride and loyalty in the workforce. Mackenzie, Andrew. Who we are. BHP Billiton Resources for the Future, 13 June 2012.http://www.bhpbilliton.com/home/aboutus/Pages/default.aspx.