2021 Universal Registration Document

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

Sustainable Development Program [NFPS]

WRITING THE FUTURE, TOGETHER

Other factors: approach and performance

UN SDG (a)

Issues and risks addressed (b)

5 commitments

Progress as of Dec. 2021

Section

By 2025, BIC will work responsibly with its strategic suppliers to ensure the most secure, innovative and efficient sourcing.

At end-2021, 52.3% of strategic suppliers have integrated the responsible purchasing program (d) .

ESG evaluations (EcoVadis tool) of strategic suppliers since 2011. Program for CSR auditing of global or local contract manufacturers. Training on the environmental and social impacts of supply chains and responsible purchasing practices for purchasing teams. Value chain analysis of 9 raw materials and 26 suppliers resulting in the identification of supply areas at risk for the production of lighters. Consultations with over 30 relevant stakeholders to identify actions to leverage a more responsible supply chain. Identification of risk reduction solutions for each material category (metal, gas and plastic). Development of activity sheets and workshops for teachers such as Promoting education among the communities in need by providing themmaterial for the classrooms (stationery, learning supports, etc.) and support schools refurbishment. Activities and workshops in schools such as awareness raising on the importance of education and writing, creativity, production of texts or thematic coloring contests for younger children. 73% of philanthropic contributions (product or financial donations, skills) by local entities for local communities or by the BIC Corporate Foundation promote education (77% in financial value) (c) . motor development, coding, sustainable development and writing exercises.

[NFPS Risk 5] : Risks related to non-respect of Human Rights (child labor, ILO’s international conventions).

3.5.1.2

By 2025, BIC will improve learning conditions for 250 million children globally.

Learning conditions for over 158 million children have been improved since 2018 through direct actions with children or with teachers and parents.

3.6.2.1

(a) UN Sustainable Development Goals. (b) Risks identified within the framework of the NFPS. (c) This indicator includes all educational sponsorship, even that done as part of commitment #5. (d) Excluding Cello, BIC Graphic, new acquisition and certain OEMs

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