� Consider the Company's role at a local – that is, individual operation – and regional basis, including investment in natural and social capital � Offsets – defined as improving the biodiversity value of a separate area of land to account for the environmental impact of the mining operation – are a generally acceptable practice, if done in conjunction with a sound approach to mine site rehabilitation and having clear measures for the 'offset' protection � Biodiversity needs to be clearly linked to BHP Billiton's business case for sustainable development.