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OUR ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND SOCIETAL RESPONSIBILITY Our social responsibility to our employees

This program promotes both short- and long-term initiatives and action plans based on a combination of reactive and preventive approaches. It includes a separate section on the “Role of Managers”. “Quality of Life at Work” also examines employees’ job responsibilities and the quality of their working environment. The efforts focus on four main areas: health and well-being: safety, physical exercise, nutrition; ● the manager’s role: stress management and prevention as well ● as the new skills required for team leaders; workspace and workstations: ergonomics, configuration of ● workspaces and common areas; employee services: to make everyday life easier and help ● employees deal with personal and professional difficulties. In each of the four above-mentioned fields, new initiatives have been undertaken and the programs developed over the past several years in various countries are being continued. The most significant programs are described below. Progress made in 2017: health and well-being ♦ 2017 was marked by a great many projects adapted to each local context: The “You First by BIC” program in the U.S. In the United States, BIC CORPORATION continues to focus, through the “You First by BIC” initiative, on all aspects of employee health and well-being: physical, psychological and financial. In 2017, the “Well-being Committees” and the health and lifestyle coaches continued to offer their services at all U.S. sites. The employees who worked with coaches, representing 63% of the total population, reduced their Body Mass Index (BMI) by 91% more than those who did not engage with a coach. 2018 will be a transitional year, with a move from 1:1 coaching sessions to group initiatives focusing on the healthcare conditions that are impacting a majority of the population concerned. To promote physical well-being, BIC CORPORATION continues to offer its employees several on-site preventive screening programs (for osteoporosis, glaucoma, oral cancer, high blood pressure, mammography, etc.). In addition, biometric screenings are offered at all BIC sites in the United States (body mass index, cholesterol levels, etc.). Prevention/awareness campaigns in Latin America For the past several years, the Brazilian sites (BIC Amazonia, PIMACO and the headquarters in Cajamar) have offered weekly exercise sessions to help reduce stress and prevent occupational diseases. In 2016, these sites also continued their campaigns for cancer prevention (breast and prostate cancer), stress reduction, flu vaccination and heart disease screening. In Mexico, a monthly communication program addresses topics like food poisoning, flu prevention, avoiding stress, nutrition and exercise programs to promote general health, etc.

Launched in February 2017, a well-being program now offers BIC employees in Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua a series of initiatives promoting a healthy lifestyle and physical activity. It includes after-work exercise and yoga classes as well as monthly awareness sessions on nutrition. Screening campaigns are also conducted in each of those countries on Health Day in November. In Colombia, the week of September 11-15 was dedicated to health, with medical checkups, screening campaigns and information on preventive health services. The fight against HIV/AIDS in South Africa and programs to help employees maintain good health Since 2000, BIC South Africa has implemented a program to fight against HIV and AIDS in a country where the virus is taking an especially heavy toll. This initiative is managed by an in-house clinic and a group of peer educators composed of Group employees. The program consists of three parts: education of employees, voluntary counseling and testing for anyone, permanent and temporary employees alike, and a health program. BIC South Africa pays the majority of medical expenses for HIV-positive employees: 100% of the employees who ask for antiretroviral medication receive it. If needed, seropositive employees can be vaccinated against hepatitis B. In 2017, educators were offered a refresher training course and videos about sexually transmitted diseases were shared with all employees. On World AIDS Day, like every year, an awareness campaign was carried out with the goal of reaching all employees. The in-house clinic provides primary medical care for health problems and work-related diseases, in particular for shift-work employees. It also conducts numerous preventive and screening campaigns: eyesight, hearing, blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, complete annual checkups, screening for various forms of cancer and tuberculosis, etc. Special well-being days offer employees an opportunity to participate in seminars on fitness, reflexology, etc. Reducing physical stress on the job in France In compliance with new regulations, analysis of potentially strenuous working conditions was conducted at all sites. One key point is the reduction in the number of jobs associated with strenuous conditions. The “job strain account” has been adopted, integrating 12 criteria defined by law. Developing the social protection systems available to BIC employees In 2017, 79% of all BIC employees in the United States were covered by health insurance linked to a “health care savings account” (HSA) that enables them to invest tax-exempt funds to cover healthcare expenses. Members can also receive financial benefits by participating in initiatives to improve their health. In 2017, the BIC Bizerte factory in Tunisia worked on the implementation of a healthcare and disability insurance program for all employees and their beneficiaries. Available as of January 1, 2018, the program is optional and includes an employer contribution as an incentive.

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BIC GROUP - 2017 REGISTRATION DOCUMENT