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Trade and other payables - Additional information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Disclosure of financial liabilities [Abstract]
Trade payables	$ 3,265	$ 3,272
Trade payables subject to early settlement election
Disclosure of financial liabilities [Abstract]
Trade payables	$ 821	$ 819

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The amount of payment due to suppliers for goods and services used in the entity's business.

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