2021 Universal Registration Document

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

Sustainable Development Program [NFPS]

3.1.1.1

BIC’s ambition

“At BIC, we believe in providing simple, inventive, reliable choices for everyone, everywhere, every time. And we believe in doing so responsibly with the planet, society and future generations in mind. Our approach to sustainability is one of our Values and is an integral part of our day-to-day operations. Staying true to our philosophy of honoring the past and inventing the future, we want our ongoing commitment to sustainable development to be long-lasting and far-reaching. Our ambition is to ensure that we limit our impact on the planet and make a meaningful contribution to the lives of our employees and society over the long term, simply because it is the right thing to do. To shape our business tomorrow and ensure we create a sustainable future for all we believe it is essential to: promote sustainable innovation in our products; ● act against climate change; ● provide our teammembers with a safe workplace; ●

make our supply chain more responsible; and ● reinforce our commitment to education.” ●

3.1.2

WRITING THE FUTURE, TOGETHER, A COMMITMENT FOR 2025

The vision thus defined is set out in “Writing the Future, Together,” driven by BIC’s ambition for sustainability (see Section 3.1.1.1) and comprising five commitments which are an integral part of the Group’s strategy and Horizon plan.

In 2017, BIC defined ambitious commitments that enable the Group to create value over the long-term for the benefit of all stakeholders. This effort is based on the principles of its Sustainable Development Program, namely assessing the materiality of the issues, incorporating the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It also takes into account regulatory requirements and consultations with stakeholders, as well as lessons drawn from regular benchmarking.

WRITING THE FUTURE, TOGETHER ‒ THE COMMITMENTS

#1 Fostering sustainable innovation in BIC ® products (SDG 3, 6, 8, 12, 14, 15): by 2025, the environmental and/or societal footprint of BIC ® products will be improved (SDG 3, 6, 8, 12); ● by 2030, BIC aims for 50% non-virgin petroleum plastic for its products, and 20% by 2025 (SDG 14, 15); ● by 2025, BIC will have 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable plastic packaging (SDG 14, 15). ● #2 Acting against climate change: By 2025, BIC will use 100% renewable electricity (SDG 7, 8, 9, 12, 13). #3 Committing to a safe work environment: By 2025, BIC is aiming for zero accidents across all operations (SDG 3, 8). #4 Proactively involving suppliers: By 2025, BIC will work responsibly with its strategic suppliers to ensure the most secure, innovative and efficient sourcing (SDG 8, 12, 16). #5 Improving lives through education: By 2025, BIC will improve learning conditions for 250 million children globally (SDG 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 13).

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