BIC - 2020 Universal Registration Document

OUR ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND SOCIETAL RESPONSIBILITY

Sustainable Development program [NFPS]

3.1.3

GOVERNANCE OF POLICIES AND ACTIONS TAKEN TO PREVENT,

REDUCE AND CORRECT THE MAIN CSR RISKS [NFPS]

3.1.3.1 The issues of sustainable development are considered in the Company’s decision-making process from the perspective of risks to be controlled and opportunities to be seized. Topics related to sustainable development are regularly discussed at Executive Committee meetings, in particular: issues concerning plastic, the “Writing the Future, Together” program, the development of responsible products and progress reviews of other sustainable development efforts (responsible communication, emerging issues, etc.). The Sustainable Development Program’s goals and progress are presented at least once a year to the Board of Directors and at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting. In 2020 the new commitments of

Sustainable development as a key factor in the decision-making process

the “Writing the Future, Together” program were explained to the Board of Directors as part of the presentation of the “Horizon” strategic plan. In addition, the Audit Committee is kept abreast of the policies and programs implemented by the Group. Since 2017, the Nominations, Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee reviews the actions taken by the Group as part of its Sustainable Development Program and monitors the deployment of the “Writing the Future, Together” strategy as well as the Group’s progress in responsible innovation, the circular economy and the development of new responsible products.

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

CORPORATE STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

• Coordinate and develop the SNFP • Ensure communication and

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Defines strategies for the Sustainable Development Program

engagement with the various stakeholders

Decisions

Proposals

COUNTRIES

FUNCTIONS

• Apply theSustainable Development Program locally: - to meet the needs of customers and other stakeholders - taking local cultures and regulations into account • Contribute to the reporting of extra-financial data

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

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT • Develops proposals and action plans • Leads and coordinates the SustainableDevelopment 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

Support

Support

Contribution to the program

Contribution to the program

Leadership and Coordination

Proposals

CHAMPIONS •Proposeand supervise theactionplans

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. With this change, the teams of the Sustainable Development Department, while continuing to pursue their transversal missions, also work closely with the innovation and product design teams, providing everyday support to help facilitate responsible innovation and speed the improvement of the products’ carbon footprint and/or societal impact. 3.1.3.2 The BIC Group engages in an ongoing dialogue with the financial community. Listening to investors and Shareholders

As part of this effort, in 2020 the Group shared its new commitments with them during the presentation of the Group’s strategic orientations (the “Horizon” strategic plan). In addition, year after year, BIC fulfills its commitment to respond to the questions submitted by the following non-financial ratings agencies: Vigéo, Sustainalytics, MSCI, GAIA and FTSE. The Stakeholders Commitment Department is available to investors, ready at all times to answer questions concerning ESG. The Sustainable Development and Stakeholders Commitment Departments regularly participate in ESG conferences hosted by financial intermediaries.

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