Societe BIC SA

Common Name
Societe BIC
Country
France
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Employees
10,192
Ticker
BB
Exchange
EURONEXT
Description
Societe Bic S.A. is a global corporation renowned for its consumer goods, primarily focusing on manufacturing and distributing stationery, lighters, and shavers. Established in 1945, the company has b...

Societe BIC's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Societe BIC completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Societe BIC has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into Societe BIC's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Societe BIC amounted to 81,849 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Societe BIC increased by 0.13%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.

Societe BIC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920212022202306 k12 k18 k24 ktCO2e-29%-7%-8%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Societe BIC's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Societe BIC were 14,483 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Societe BIC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Societe BIC's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 39.54%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Societe BIC's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.41%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are Societe BIC's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Societe BIC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,012 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 67,366 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

Has Societe BIC reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Societe BIC's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 23.82%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Societe BIC's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Societe BIC 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

What methodology does Societe BIC use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Societe BIC reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.

Societe BIC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202120222023025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Societe BIC's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Societe BIC reported 932,978 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2023 disclosure of Societe BIC includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

Societe BIC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192021202220230250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e-4%+1%-2%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Societe BIC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Societe BIC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 932,978 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 57.36% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 42.64% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has Societe BIC reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Societe BIC's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Societe BIC 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Societe BIC's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Societe BIC 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Societe BIC disclose?

In 2023, Societe BIC reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Societe BIC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Societe BIC's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 377,490 tCOâ‚‚e (43.87%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 313,057 tCOâ‚‚e (36.38%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 88,892 tCOâ‚‚e (10.33%)

Societe BIC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(36.4%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(43.9%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(10.3%)

Insights into Societe BIC's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Societe BIC reported a total carbon footprint of 1,014,827 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.87% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to Societe BIC's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.93% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.64%.

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