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Furniture Manufacturing
FR
updated 4 days ago

Bic

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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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71

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Bic's score of 71 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

84%

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Bic's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, BIC reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 646,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 12,316,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,805,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 621,993,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were about 13,594,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030, and a complete elimination of Scope 2 emissions by the same year. BIC's commitment to sustainability includes a target to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2025, which is expected to contribute significantly to its overall emissions reduction strategy. The company has also reported a historical reduction of 17% in direct GHG emissions from 2010 to 2011, showcasing its ongoing efforts to improve its environmental impact. BIC's emissions data is sourced directly from Société BIC SA, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. The company continues to disclose its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate commitments.

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Scope 1
9,913,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
85,808,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
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
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. This request for Bic is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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