Moving from
license to value At BHP, we define our contribution to
port local communities, and for us
Embedding social value in our busi-
society as social value. For our part-
at potash, that means supporting
ness helps us to not only understand
ners, shareholders, local communi-
the communities and First Nations
and assist communities, but it also se-
ties, the economy and environment,
that surround our Jansen Project in
cures the best talent and partners and
creating social value is critical and
south-central Saskatchewan, about
obtain access to the best resources.
aligns with our new purpose, which
140-kilometres east of Saskatoon. It
To do these things, a positive impact
is “to bring people and resources together to build a better world”. Our approach with external stakeholders and rights holders is not new, but there is a marked shift globally
is crucial that we establish working
from our operations and projects is
partnerships with communities, gov-
not just expected, it is required.
ernments, and Indigenous groups for
At potash and locally, BHP has been
our business to succeed.
working with communities and In-
in how the resources industry views
As a company and industry, we must
this work. It’s beyond providing short-
evolve from social license to social
term license to operate. It’s now seen
value – from acceptance to partner-
as creating value in addition to health
ship and trust. In order to move for-
and safety, operating excellence and
ward into social value, we must con-
environmental stewardship.
tinue to work to achieve long-term
If we plan to prosper over time then
positive outcomes. It is vital that we
digenous nations that surround the Jansen Project in Saskatchewan for over 10 years now. We find the most value in working with local residents to enhance quality of life. Some notable projects and initiatives include a recent housing project and lowpressure water system at the Day Star
we must deliver financial perfor-
listen and use our global voice to ad-
mance, but we also must show how
vance meaningful and long-lasting
we make a broader contribution to
change beyond our operations. To
ect on the Beardy’s & Okemasis Cree
the communities and jurisdictions
put it simply – social value creation
Nation, continued support for STARS
near our operations. Across BHP, our
drives our competitive advantage in
Air Ambulance in Saskatchewan, the
people are always working to sup-
every way.
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First Nation, an innovative housing project called the Pimacihowin Proj-
Across BHP, our people are always working to support local communities, and for us at BHP, that means supporting the communities and First Nations that surround our Jansen Project in south-central Saskatchewan.
