Our efforts to address global water resource scarcity also bore fruit in 2024. Our Manaus plant in Brazil finalized the creation of a water retention basin to collect rain- and wastewater from the site and reuse it in various processes on-site. Work is ongoing on this recycling project, but it’s already helping us reduce dependence on groundwater extraction in the Manaus region, which is heavily impacted by environmental shifts. As part of our broader energy transition—reaching 81% renewable energy use in 2024—our Redon factory in France is also advancing local solutions. Redon, which manufactures the majority of BIC’s lighters, participates in a regional network of companies collaborating on sustainability challenges. One standout initiative is an innovative inter-company solar sharing model, where the BIC factory and neighboring businesses collectively use energy generated from a shared solar panel installation—marking a first-of-its-kind auto-consumption mechanism in the region. BIC’s actions to prioritize water use reduction have led to a to a 32% reduction of water withdrawal over the 10-year period between 2014 and 2024. More Sustainable Supply Chain Less Energy, Water & Waste As of 2024, we achieved a 8% reduction in the quantity of waste generated per tonne of production vs 2023. We also reached 92% renewable electricity use across our operations— an important milestone on our path to 100% by 2025. 26 Introduction Climate Action & Commitments Products & Process Community & Collaboration 2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
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