2021 Universal Registration Document

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

Sustainable Development Program [NFPS]

FLAME FOR LIFE SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM - SPEARHEADING CSR INNOVATION

Fully aligned with "Writing the Future, Together", the Flame for Life division's Sustainable Development program is driven by innovation and exploration. Its approach is based on the following principles: adopting a science-based approach; ● exploring new avenues and questioning all options; ●

improving practices through pilot projects; ● considering social and environmental impacts; ● promoting open dialogues and partnerships; ● transparency. ●

The transformation of internal practices is carried out at each stage of the life cycle. This approach makes it possible for BIC to address three major issues: climate change, resource depletion and decrease in plastic pollution. In addition, the Group has launched pilot projects to support some of its suppliers in improving their CSR approach. The Flame for Life sustainability program was created through pilot projects. They evolve as feedback is received and, when satisfactory scalable results are obtained. One of the program key achievements is the design of the BIC ® Maxi Ecolutions ® lighter, whose components were reviewed to see which ones had the most impact and improved by using recycled or bio-based materials, and avoiding certain dyes. Like all BIC ® lighters, this range is manufactured in a factory supplied with 100% renewable electricity.

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