Bic
Bic, officially known as Société Bic, is a renowned French company headquartered in Cesson, France. Established in 1945, Bic has become a leader in the stationery, lighters, and shavers industries, with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is celebrated for its innovative products, including the iconic Bic Cristal pen and disposable razors, which combine quality and affordability. Over the decades, Bic has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its product range and enhancing its global distribution network. With a commitment to sustainability and efficiency, Bic continues to maintain a strong market position, recognised for its reliability and consumer trust. The brand's dedication to simplicity and functionality sets it apart in a competitive landscape, making it a household name worldwide.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Bic's score of 50 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Bic's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Bic reported total carbon emissions of approximately 662,716,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 14,483,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 9,012,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a significant reduction in emissions over the years, decreasing from about 714,652,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to the current figure, indicating a commitment to lowering its carbon footprint. Bic's emissions data also reveals a consistent focus on Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for approximately 639,222,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This includes emissions from purchased goods and services, employee commuting, and end-of-life treatment of sold products, highlighting the company's awareness of its broader environmental impact. Despite these reductions, Bic has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the company is actively reducing emissions, it may not have formalised its long-term climate commitments. Overall, Bic's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to climate action, with a notable decrease in total emissions over recent years, although further clarity on specific reduction goals would enhance its sustainability profile.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,800,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 85,434,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Bic is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
