The Anglo-Australian company carried off the overall prize, known as the Impact on Society Award for large companies, for its top-down leadership on corporate responsibility, its collaboration with campaign groups and its long-term relationships with governments and people affected by its operations.
It is the first time the award has been made to a company in the extractive industry, a sector that has a large impact on communities and the environment in developing countries and is therefore particularly exposed to pressure group campaigns. It is also the first time that a business has won the award for its global rather than UK operations.
"BHP Billiton provided an inspiring example of building business success on values of sustainable development and responsible business practice," said BITC, the business-led corporate responsibility charity.
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