BHP Billiton is a Sponsor of the Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games
27 March 2007
BHP Billiton is an Official Sponsor of the Beijing Organizing Committee for
the Olympic Games (BOCOG). As well as being the Diversified Minerals
and Medals Sponsor of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, BHP Billiton is also
an Official Sponsor of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, the Chinese Olympic
Committee and the Chinese Olympic Team.
We are proud to be a sponsor of the world’s largest and most prestigious
cultural and sporting event that will see us provide the raw materials to produce
the medals to be awarded during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Our sponsorship of the Games provides exciting opportunities for the business
and our people. China is one of the world’s fastest emerging markets
and represents an important growth market for BHP Billiton. Our involvement
in the Beijing Games is an invaluable opportunity to reinforce our commitment
to China’s sustainable development and its emerging role in the global
community. Our supply of raw materials for the Olympic and Paralympic
medals also allows us to showcase our position as the world’s largest
diversified resources company with a world class asset base.
The Olympic movement, including its community of elite athletes who represent
their countries at the highest level, reflect BHP Billiton’s Charter
principles and commitment of high-performance, respect for each other and integrity.
The Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games are a natural association
for BHP Billiton and we are pleased to support the Olympic movement for the
global unity it promotes and the ideals it embodies.
Chip Goodyear