2021 Universal Registration Document

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

Sustainable Development Program [NFPS]

3.1.3

GOVERNANCE OF POLICIES AND ACTIONS TAKEN TO PREVENT,

REDUCE AND CORRECT THE MAIN CSR RISKS [NFPS]

3.1.3.1 Sustainable development is incorporated into the Company’s decision-making process from the perspective of risks to be controlled and opportunities to be explored. Topics pertaining to sustainable development are regularly discussed at Executive Committee meetings. These in particular include: issues concerning plastic; ● the “Writing the Future, Together” program; ● the development of responsible products; and ● progress reviews of other sustainable development efforts ● (responsible communication, emerging issues, etc.).

Sustainable development as a key factor in the decision-making process

The Sustainable Development Program’s goals and progress are presented to the Board of Directors at least once a year and at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting. In 2021, the Board reviewed the progress of “Writing the Future, Together” commitments. In addition, the Audit Committee is kept abreast of the policies and programs implemented. Since 2017, the Nominations, Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee reviews the actions taken by the Group as part of its Sustainable Development Program. It also monitors the implementation of the “Writing the Future, Together” strategy as well as the Group’s progress on responsible innovation, circular economy and the development of new responsible products.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NOMINATIONS, GOVERNANCE AND CSR COMMITTEE •R eview the report on social, societal and environmental responsibility, the actions taken by the Group and its policy •Review the progress made against the strategy and commitments taken

CORPORATE STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

• Coordinate and develop the NFPS • Ensure communication and engagement with various stakeholders

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Defines strategies for the Sustainable Development Program

Decisions

Proposals

COUNTRIES

FUNCTIONS

• Apply the Sustainable Development Program locally: - to meet the needs of customers and other stakeholders - taking local cultures and regulations into account • Contribute to the reporting of extra-financial data

• Integrate sustainable development in certain projects • Contribute to the reporting of extra-financial data

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT • Develops proposals and action plans • Leads and coordinates the Sustainable Development Program • Contributes to communication targeting the SRI community and other targets • Carries out surveys and exploratory projects • Manages regulatory monitoring • Contributes to the consolidation of extra-financial data

Support

Support

Contribution to the program

Contribution to the program

Leadership and Coordination

Proposals

CHAMPIONS • Propose and supervise the action plans

BIC’s Sustainable Development Department is now part of the works closely with the innovation and product design teams. This Group Insights & Innovation and Sustainability division. Its focus is provides ongoing support to help facilitate responsible innovation on products and innovation. The Sustainable Development and speed improvements in the carbon footprint and/or societal Department, while continuing to pursue transversal missions, also impact of products.

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