At BIC, we are working to reduce our impact on climate change through better energy management and material use. We also continuously evolve our responses to major sources of emissions—including raw materials, manufacturing, waste, and transportation. We deploy a global approach to energy consumption, prioritizing efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources—supporting cost control, and reducing our carbon footprint. Our commitments to the environment are one reason why we are ranked among Newsweek’s Most Trusted Companies for 2024. As a direct result of our environmental efforts, we have seen: • -6% energy consumption per tonne of production vs 2023 • 99% of BIC paper & cardboard packaging now comes from certified and/or recycled cellulosic sources • As of 2024, 17 BIC products have earned the NF Environment ecolabel • Designing and manufacturing of recyclable packaging, such as our BIC® Cristal® ball pen line in Europe—which is now saving 30 tonnes of plastic, contrasted to 2023, and targeting zero plastic in 2025 • In Brazil, the team continues to improve the sustainability of in-store promotional displays for the annual back-to-school season — including a 17% reduction in cardboard use compared to 2023 and the recovery and recycling of over 8 tonnes of plastic and cardboard in 2024 through redesigned Point-of-Sale materials. Raw Materials at a Glance: A Baseline for Greener Innovation 42% 32% 16% 8% 2% Metals Chemicals Other Plastics Packaging Environmental Responsibility Committed to the Planet 545 tonnes/year of plastic saved after products reengineered in 2024 (at full year implementation). 19 Introduction Climate Action & Commitments Products & Process Community & Collaboration 2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
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