BIC - 2018 Registration document

OUR ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND SOCIETAL RESPONSIBILITY

Our social responsibility to our employees [NFPS]

Male/Female equality PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN IN THE PERMANENT WORKFORCE – BIC GROUP

NUMBER OF DISABLED WORKERS ON THE PERMANENT WORKFORCE – BIC GROUP

247

49%

53%

152

148

36%

135

134

41 %

42% 40%

47% 45%

32%

42%

33%

37%

38%

37%

13% 20% 40%

13% 40%

13% 40%

14% 30%

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2018

2016

2017

* Cello Pens included 2018*

2016

2017

2018

BIC Group, Cello Pens included BIC Group, Cello Pens excluded

Managers BIC levels 1 to 6 (20% of permanent sta ) Managers BIC levels 2-3-4-5-6 (10% of permanent headcount) Managers BIC levels 3-4-5-6 (4% of permanent headcount) Managers BIC levels 4-5-6 (1.1% of permanent headcount) Non managers

In 2018, disabled workers at the Group’s largest sites totaled 148 (excluding indirect jobs associated with outsourcing). They numbered 53 in Europe, 22 in North America, 49 in Latin America and 24 in the rest of world (Middle East, Africa, Oceania and Asia). Intergenerational equity The aging of the population and its consequences will be a major issue in the years to come, especially in regions like Europe and the U.S. To ensure the transmission of skills and continuity of the Company’s know-how, an analysis of the age structure and seniority has been made in the Group’s factories. In this context, BIC seeks to promote: cooperation among generations; ● professional motivation for seniors, and their employability ● throughout their careers; the transmission of knowledge and skills. ● Perspectives ❯ Based on the proposals of the Diversity & Inclusion working group, BIC plans to set specific goals and launch pilot initiatives in this area in 2019.

Board of Directors Leadership TeamManagers

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In 2018, women accounted for 49% of permanent employees in the Group: 35% of the workforce in Europe, 41% in North America, 48% in Latin America and Asia, 47% in Middle East – Africa, 62% in India and 43% in Oceania. Compared with 2017, the proportion of women in the headcount remains globally stable. Disabled employees BIC Group is committed to promoting employment for the disabled. Its entities conduct short-term and long-term initiatives in this direction at the local level. The commitment of BIC in favor of diversity is reflected particularly by local training and employment assistance for disabled workers.

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