BHP is a world-leading resources company operating in the mining sector, one of the most traditionally male-dominated industries in the world. At this Case Study Conversation, we talk to BHP about their journey towards gender balance.

In 2016, they set an aspirational goal to build a gender-balanced employee workforce by the end of 2025. BHP define gender-balance as a minimum 40% women and 40% men, in line with the definitions used by organisations such as the International Labour Organization. In April 2025, BHP’s global employee workforce reached 40% women – a significant achievement, reflecting sustained commitment and collective effort across the business to create a more inclusive workplace – and industry.

DCA’s member Case Study Conversations focus on D&I “change that works”. Don’t miss this opportunity to join DCA CEO Catherine Hunter (she/her) in conversation with Michelle Kam (she/her), Vice President Talent and Performance at BHP, to discuss their journey and achievements.

You will discover:

• why BHP set an aspirational goal to achieve gender balance across the employee workforce

• how they communicated their intent to reach this goal across the organisation

• the impact and benefits employees have experienced since.

Who should attend: Chief Diversity Officers, Chief People Officers and HR Directors; D&I and HR managers and practitioners; Employee Resource Groups and D&I Champions; and any colleagues/team members in your organisation wanting to build their D&I knowledge.

Please note, registrations open approximately four weeks before the event. Until then, we suggest you add the time and date in your calendar as a placeholder. (event, date and time may change, so please always check back)