BHP (ASX, LSE, NYSE: BHP) announced on Thursday that it has strengthened its partnership with Swiss technology firm ABB with the signing of a multi-year global framework agreement.
ABB is a leader in industrial automation, electrification and digitalization. It currently delivers critical technologies and equipment for BHP’s global operations including the Escondida copper mine in Chile, the Jansen potash project in Canada and various Australian assets.
This new agreement, says BHP, allows the companies to collaborate in support of project delivery, operations and maintenance, as well as progressing operational decarbonization efforts across its global operations.
The agreement comes as the world’s leading miner continues to progress towards its goal of achieving net zero operational greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2 emissions) by 2050.
Working with leading global technology partners such as ABB has the potential to play a key role in supporting BHP’s decarbonization ambition, as well as supporting more sustainable growth in copper, potash and iron ore, it stated.
“Strategic partnerships like the one we have with ABB will be integral in supporting BHP’s growth ambitions, such as those we have in South Australia, as well as our operational decarbonization efforts globally,” commented Rag Udd, BHP’s chief commercial officer.
“This global framework agreement underscores our long-standing partnership with BHP, strengthening our collaboration to drive productivity, safety and sustainability,” Joachim Braun, president of ABB process industries, added.
“Together, we are committed to accelerating the deployment of advanced technologies that not only optimize productivity, but also drive decarbonization efforts in line with global climate ambitions.”
