Société Bic SA is a French multinational corporation renowned for manufacturing high-quality, affordable disposable consumer products. Founded in 1945 by Marcel Bich and headquartered in Clichy, Franc... Société Bic SA is a French multinational corporation renowned for manufacturing high-quality, affordable disposable consumer products. Founded in 1945 by Marcel Bich and headquartered in Clichy, France, the company pioneered the iconic BIC Cristal ballpoint pen in 1950, revolutionizing accessible writing worldwide. Its core portfolio spans stationery products like pens, pencils, markers, and correction tools (37% of sales); lighters (37%); and razors (25%), with other items comprising the rest. These essentials serve everyday needs across human expression, flame, and blade categories, distributed globally in over 160 countries, with key markets in North America (37%), Europe (32%), Latin America (19%), and emerging regions in Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Société Bic SA emphasizes sustainability through innovations like recycled materials, refillable pens, and eco-labeled products, while expanding into digital writing, temporary tattoos, and grooming via strategic acquisitions such as Rocketbook and Inkbox. Employing around 10,500 people, it maintains leadership in the consumer defensive sector by delivering reliable, safe items trusted in homes, offices, and schools everywhere.
In 2024, Societe BIC was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
Societe BIC has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Societe BIC are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
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2.1 WTR - Water supply
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2.2 PPC - Treatment of hazardous waste
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2.7 CE - Sorting and material recovery of non-hazardous waste
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3.5 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of energy efficiency equipment for buildings
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3.6 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of other low carbon technologies
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4.1 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation using solar photovoltaic technology
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4.16 CCM/CCA - Installation and operation of electric heat pumps
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4.23 CCM/CCA - Production of heat/cool from renewable non-fossil gaseous and liquid fuels
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4.29 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation from fossil gaseous fuels
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4.31 CCM/CCA - Production of heat/cool from fossil gaseous fuels in an efficient district heating and cooling system
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5.3 CCM/CCA - Construction, extension and operation of waste water collection and treatment
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5.5 CCM/CCA - Collection and transport of non-hazardous waste in source segregated fractions
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5.9 CCM/CCA - Material recovery from non-hazardous waste
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6.5 CCM/CCA - Transport by motorbikes, passenger cars and light commercial vehicles
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7.2 CCM/CCA - Renovation of existing buildings
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7.3 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of energy efficiency equipment
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7.4 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of charging stations for electric vehicles in buildings (and parking spaces attached to buildings)
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7.5 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of instruments and devices for measuring, regulation and controlling energy performance of buildings
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7.6 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of renewable energy technologies
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9.1 CCM - Close to market research, development and innovation
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9.3 CCM - Professional services related to energy performance of buildings
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a. Societe BIC's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2024
b. Societe BIC's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2023
c. Societe BIC's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2022
Insights into Societe BIC's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Societe BIC reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 0, representing 0% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 0 of Societe BIC's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Insights into Societe BIC's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Societe BIC reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 23.57 million,representing 13.6% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 4.40 million of Societe BIC's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 2.5% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Societe BIC's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
Have Societe BIC's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Societe BIC's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX)increased by 1,566.67%,pointing to a long-term shift toward greater investment in environmentally sustainable activities recognized under the EU Taxonomy.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Societe BIC's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX increased by 25%,highlighting Societe BIC's strengthened commitment to investing in environmentally sustainable activities or improving how such investments are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.a, b
How much of Societe BIC's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Societe BIC reported that EUR 23.57 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 13.6% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 4.40 million (2.5% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 11.1% of Societe BIC's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Societe BIC's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Societe BIC reported that EUR 4.40 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 2.5% of its total capital investment.a
This low alignment reflects that Societe BIC is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
Societe BIC's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Societe BIC's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
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How is Societe BIC's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Societe BIC reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 2.2%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0.1%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0.2%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0.1%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much Societe BIC is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Societe BIC allocated EUR 3.80 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 2.2% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that Societe BIChas only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.a
Insights into Societe BIC's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Societe BIC reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 0,representing 0% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 0 of Societe BIC's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
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