2021 Universal Registration Document

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

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM [NFPS] 3.1.

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The history of BIC’s Sustainable Development program 3.1.1 Writing the Future, Together, a commitment for 2025 3.1.2

72 73 81

Governance of policies and actions taken to prevent, reduce and correct the main CSR risks [NFPS] 3.1.3

OUR PRODUCTS [NFPS] 3.2.

83

The circular economy at BIC: the “4 Rs” philosophy 3.2.1 Applying the “4 Rs” philosophy to products [NFPS] 3.2.2 Applying the “4 Rs” philosophy to packaging 3.2.3

83 85 88 89 92

Product safety [NFPS] 3.2.4

Products designed to meet and anticipate consumer expectations [NFPS] 3.2.5

OUR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES AND OFFICES [NFPS] 3.3.

94

Risks and opportunities [NFPS] 3.3.1

94 94 95

Policies and management systems [NFPS] 3.3.2

Actions taken to control environmental impact, results and outlook [NFPS] 3.3.3

OUR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY [NFPS] 3.4.

102

The workforce 3.4.1 Sharing our Values 3.4.2

102 104 104 108 109 110 112

Health, safety and well-being in the workplace [NFPS] 3.4.3

Teammember development [NFPS] 3.4.4 The compensation system 3.4.5

Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion 3.4.6

Social dialogue 3.4.7

ETHICS AND BUSINESS CONDUCT ACROSS THE VALUE CHAIN [NFPS] 3.5.

113

The responsible purchasing approach 3.5.1

113 114 116 117

Ensuring respect for human rights in the workplace [NFPS] 3.5.2 Business conduct and combatting corruption [NFPS] 3.5.3 Responsible lobbying and participation in sector working groups 3.5.4

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