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This is another question that tests your company knowledge, and whether their charter values and company culture played a role in your pursuit of a position with them. Not only do they state "Sustainability - Putting health and safety first, being environmentally responsible and supporting our communities" in the charter values, but they dedicate an entire section of their website to the subject.
"Sustainability - Our commitment to social value reflects our purpose and BHP's role in supplying products essential for the transition of society towards a more sustainable future, a role that we seek to perform in a responsible way. Our management of sustainability helps generate social value. We also know our stakeholders and partners are increasingly focused on our sustainability performance and use it as a key determinant in assessing BHP and our industry. We strive to continuously improve and exceed these expectations."
Display your keen interest in what they do at BHP. Perform your research before your interview and see what you can find in regard to their latest environmental efforts, familiarizing yourself with their 2030 goals. Keep your answer brief and complimentary. It's okay to ask the interviewer to elaborate and further educate you on these topics as well. This inquiry could be a great way to start a meaningful conversation.

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I like that BHP Billiton plc takes social and environmental responsibility so seriously. In my opinion, the best environmental effort that this organization has made in the last few years would be the mine land restoration program that you rejuvenated in 2015. Which environmental effort are you most proud of?"

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"Your organization has many great efforts focused on environmental sustainability. I would say that the most impressive efforts I have seen from your organization are the reduction of your energy and water consumption while maintaining a focus on minimizing land disturbance."

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BHP Billiton plc is responding to climate change by reducing operational emissions and investing in low emission technology for sustainability.

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Nice answer! It sounds as though you have done your research on these initiatives. The more detail you can go into (re: results, impact, etc.), the better.
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I think the best one for me is the opportunity agreements with 6 first nations in Saskatchewan and the reconciliation action plan set to be released next year. I believe it's important for the future of Saskatchewan to include indigenous communities in the economic success of the province.
Marcie's Feedback
Nice! The interviewer will appreciate that you've done your research and can cite one of the company's recent environmental efforts. Can you talk more about why this effort is your favorite?
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