Public Profile

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Bic's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

48

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Bic's score of 48 is higher than 95% 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. This figure includes 14,483,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 9,012,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 639,222,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses areas such as purchased goods and services, employee commuting, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. Over the years, Bic has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, the total emissions were about 724,545,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 15,812,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 31,870,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Bic's emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to tracking carbon outputs across all scopes, but the absence of defined reduction targets suggests that the company may need to enhance its climate strategy to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.

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Scope 1
8,637,000
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Scope 2
59,887,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
276,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bic's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Bic is headquartered in FR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

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 committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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