In Australia, investor angst has concentrated on BHPâs membership of the Minerals Council of Australia and an associated body called Coal21, which is now known as Low Emission Technology Australia.
BHP reviewed its membership of the minerals council in 2019 and decided to stay, although it did suspend its membership of the Queensland Resources Council in October after it campaigned against the Greens in the state election.
Coal21 was set up to research technology to reduce emissions, in particular carbon capture and storage. CCS is divisive â some critics say it is impractical and a âdangerous distractionâ while other scientists say it will be vital.