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 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.
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Bic's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, BIC reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 12316 tonnes CO2e for Scope 1, 7805 tonnes CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 621993 tonnes CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 13594 tonnes CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions also saw a reduction from 9012 tonnes CO2e in the previous year. However, Scope 3 emissions increased from 641519 tonnes CO2e in 2023. BIC has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, as well as eliminate 100% of its Scope 2 emissions by the same year. The company is also targeting a 50% reduction in GHG emissions through the use of renewable energy by 2025, compared to 2015 levels. These initiatives are part of BIC's broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint. The emissions data is sourced directly from Société BIC SA, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. BIC's commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated through its ongoing efforts to transition to 100% renewable electricity by 2025, reinforcing its dedication to addressing climate change and reducing environmental impact.
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| 2011 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
