2021 Universal Registration Document

NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE STATEMENT: OUR ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND SOCIETAL RESPONSIBILITY

Our social responsibility [NFPS]

Our Values Our values inspire our daily activity

The Group has consistently received high NPS scores, indicating a healthy relationship with employees/candidates who are likely to act as advocates for the brand and fuel business growth. Globally, in the event of staff restructuring that results in job cuts and terminations of profiles that are not adapted to the future business, Group policy is to respect local legal obligations as a minimum, in cooperation with social partners. Moreover, BIC strives to reassign teammembers whenever possible.

Integrity: We are honest, open and fair, and demand an environment where everyone feels respected, included and heard. Ingenuity: We dream big and create clever, simple, yet bold solutions for our consumers, customers and teams. Responsibility: We make courageous, timely decisions and deliver ambitious results that delight consumers across the world. Sustainability: We drive sustainable growth while making meaningful contributions to our team members, communities and the world. Simplicity: We believe that simple solutions are often the best solutions when faced with complexity, we respond with clarity. Teamwork: We set high standards, trust each other, and work together across boundaries, holding ourselves and each other accountable. Communication We continue to reinforce our Vision and Values as well as our Horizon Strategy through a series of virtual townhalls. These live and recorded Town Halls provide our team members with business and market updates. Reward and Recognition As part of our continued commitment to our team members, Vision and Values, BIC brought back its “BIC Team Member Recognition Awards.” The awards fall into two categories: Group Excellence Awards and Functional Capability Excellence Awards. Marcel Bich Award: celebrates an individual with ● breakthrough ideas that move our business forward. This person delivers tangible and exceptional results that help propel the Company toward achieving the Horizon Plan. OneBIC TeamAward: recognizes outstanding cross-functional, ● cross-business unit partnership and quantifiable impact on the organization, with a clear link to progress on the Horizon Plan. The leadership nominates and selects the Group Excellence Awards based on each award’s respective criteria.

3.4.2

SHARING OUR VALUES

Legacy BIC began simply and humbly – with a vision and a pen. The intent was to address an unmet consumer need: smooth, effortless writing that was both affordable and could free the hand for Creative Expression. The result was BIC making the art of writing accessible for all. By providing millions of people with access to a high quality, everyday item offering significant Value, the BIC ® Cristal ® ball pen became a symbol of accessibility for people everywhere. After creating a revolution in writing, BIC went on to innovate in pocket lighters, setting new, ever-improving standards for enhanced consumer safety. BIC continued its innovation journey in Shavers, bringing convenience and ease of access to the category. At the heart of BIC is great pride in enhancing the daily lives of consumers with simple, well-designed solutions for everyday use. We advocate for sustainability through smart design , the long life and versatility of our products, and our philosophy of minimalism . We strive for excellence in all aspects of our operations, from ensuring precision manufacturing and the highest safety standards, to delivering high quality products, with a focus on customer satisfaction. Our entrepreneurial family heritage has created a foundation for team members to reimagine consumer solutions. They are passionate about engaging with consumers and customers and honoring the diversity of the communities we serve. As a result, our brand is universally recognized and trusted as a beacon of reliability and value . Our ambition is to create a sense of ease and delight in the millions of moments that make up the human experience. It is this passion for bringing simplicity and joy to people worldwide that drives our teammembers each day. We reimagine everyday essentials , designing products that are part of every heart and home. We believe we positively impact the world by offering sustainable solutions that respect the planet through smart design and the creation of products that last. Mission We create high quality, safe, affordable, essential products, trusted by everyone. Vision Bring simplicity and joy to everyday life

3.4.3

HEALTH, SAFETY

ANDWELL-BEING IN THEWORKPLACE [NFPS]

For the Group, workplace safety means ensuring the physical and mental well-being of team members by preventing accidents and occupational diseases. For BIC, the health and well-being of team members also means reducing the incidence of work-related diseases, primarily musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risks (PSR) such as stress. BIC keeps a close watch on these issues and constantly strives to reduce all forms of job-related suffering.

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