The world's largest diversified resource company has just published its 2004 Health, Safety, Environment and Community Report (HSEC) - Working for a Sustainable Future.

BHP Billiton's report is available in two formats - the full version is web based, while a summary version is available in hard copy. Log onto hsecreport.bhpbilliton.com/2004/index.asp to view the full report, or e-mail hsec@bhpbilliton.com to receive a printed summary version.

The Report details progress against the BHP Billiton HSEC Targets and the company's related HSEC performance. This year, additional commentary has been provided on BHP Billiton's approach to sustainability, and in particular their sustainability challenges. A key focus of the report is the inclusion of case studies, which provide concrete examples of how the Company is putting policy into practice.

The full 2004 HSEC Report has been prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative 2002 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines. Using the GRI Index Navigator located on the web, users can search the report online to identify where each GRI indicator is addressed.

BHP Billiton will be holding a briefing for the Socially Responsible Investment sector in London in mid October to further expand on their HSEC performance over the past year. If you are interested in receiving an invitation, please e-mail BHP Billiton at hsec@bhpbilliton.com.

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BHP Billiton Ltd

We are a leading global resources company. Our purpose is to create long-term shareholder value through the discovery, acquisition, development and marketing of natural resources.

Across our global operations, we are committed to working in ways that are true to Our BHP Billiton Charter values of Sustainability, Integrity, Respect, Performance, Simplicity and Accountability. When we do, we continue to build on our success today and for tomorrow.

We are among the world’s largest producers of major commodities, including aluminium, coal, copper, iron ore, manganese, nickel, silver and uranium, and have substantial interests in oil and gas. Our unrivalled portfolio of high quality growth opportunities will ensure we continue to meet the changing needs of our customers and the resources demand of emerging economies at every stage of their growth.

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