BIC - 2019 Universal Registration Document

OUR ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND SOCIETAL RESPONSIBILITY

The BIC Sustainable Development Program and non-financial performance [NFPS]

Our operational structure 3.1.2.2 Managing sustainable development at BIC is based on a continuous improvement approach that has been deployed across the entire Group since 2003. The risk-based approach, as it is understood in particular for the presentation of regulatory information, is systematically combined with a strategic approach geared toward seizing opportunities related to environmental and social challenges.

For the definition of the “Writing the Future, Together” program, “Champions” were designated for each topic in order to coordinate the tasks of defining the commitments, implementing the roadmaps and achieving the goals set for 2025. Relying on the “Champions” as well as the active involvement of Management, this new organization reflects the “integrated” approach that the Group seeks to adopt in order to fulfill its commitments.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NOMINATIONS, GOVERNANCE AND CSR COMMITTEE • To review the report on social, societal and environmental responsibility, the actions taken by the Group and its policy • To review the progress made against the strategy and commitments taken

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STEERING COMMITTEE Defines strategies for the Sustainable Development Program

Decisions

Proposals

COUNTRIES

FUNCTIONS

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT • Develops proposals and action plans • Leads and coordinates the Sustainable Development Program • Contributes to communication targeting the SRI community and other targets • Carries out surveys and exploratory projects • Manages regulatory monitoring • Contributes to the consolidation of extra-financial data

• ApplytheSustainable DevelopmentProgram locally:

• Integrate sustainable development in certain projects • Contribute to the reporting of extra-financial data

Support

Support

- to meet the needs of customers andother stakeholders

- taking local cultures and regulations into account • Contributetothereporting ofextra-financialdata

Contribution tothe program

Contribution tothe program

Leadership and Coordination

Proposals

CHAMPIONS •Proposeandsupervisetheactionplans

3.1.2.3

Highlighting non-financial performance

As part of BIC’s transformation plan, “BIC 2022 – Invent the Future”, the Sustainable Development Department is now integrated into the Group Insights & Innovation division, focusing on products and innovation. This gives the Sustainable Development Teams closer involvement with Stationery and Shavers product design, allowing them to maximize their leverage to improve the products’ environmental and/or societal footprint. The Sustainable Development Department provides support for operations and for the Lighters category, whose commitments correspond to the specific challenges of that type of product and are aligned with those of the Group.

to Shareholders and investors As part of its ongoing dialogue with the financial community, BIC strives to provide all relevant information and indicators and to show how its Sustainable Development Program has allowed the Group to seize opportunities and control the associated risks. The progress of the “Writing the Future, Together” program was presented to the Shareholders at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on May 22, 2019.

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