Corporate Social Good In Practice Case Studies: BHP Foundation

This series of case studies, drawn from our 2025 report, Understanding the Emerging Field of Evaluation in Corporate Social Good, highlights practical approaches real companies are using to gather impact data, inform strategy, and share learning across their organizations.

“If evaluation does not lead to action, it does not add value.”

Created over a decade ago, the BHP Foundation is funded by BHP, a leading global resources company. The Foundation plays a role in carrying out BHP’s commitment to social value by addressing the root causes of sustainability challenges relevant to the resources industry. BHP Foundation invests across two primary areas: equity and self-determination for Indigenous peoples and local communities, and preparing youth for the future economy.

Below, BHP Foundation shares some of their evaluation practices and lessons learned.