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Societe BIC SA

Common Name
Societe BIC
Country
France
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Employees
10,580
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 2024, 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 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Societe BIC’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Societe BIC's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2024
a. Societe BIC's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2024

Insights into Societe BIC's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofSociete BIC amounted to80,895metric 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).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Societe BICdecreased by 0.08%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Societe BIC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202120222023202406 k12 k18 k24 ktCO2e-26%-13%-8%-9%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Societe BIC's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Societe BIC were 12,316 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Societe BIC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Societe BIC's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 46.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Societe BIC's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.4%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Societe BIC's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Societe BIC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,805 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 68,579 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

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 22.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), 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.a

What methodology does Societe BIC use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Societe BIC reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Societe BIC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192021202220232024025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Societe BIC's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Societe BIC reported 927,091 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Societe BIC includes a breakdown across 11of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Societe BIC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920212022202320240300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e-6%+2%-2%-2%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Societe BIC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Societe BIC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 927,091 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 88.8%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 11.2%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Societe BIC reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

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

Compared to the previous year (2023), 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.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Societe BIC disclose?

In 2024, Societe BIC reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

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

In 2024, the largest contributors to Societe BIC's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 384,977 tCOâ‚‚e(41.53%)
  • Other/Unspecified Sources: 305,099 tCOâ‚‚e(32.91%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 72,692 tCOâ‚‚e(7.84%)

Societe BIC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Other/UnspecifiedSources(32.9%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(41.5%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(7.8%)

Insights into Societe BIC’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Societe BIC reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,316 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,286 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.39 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Societe BIC's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00020,000500,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)PSpectrum Brands HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 24,624 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,919Scope 1 Intensity: 8.44 tCO2e/$MMaricoYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,208 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,256Scope 1 Intensity: 0.96 tCO2e/$MGodrej Consumer ProductsYear: 2025Scope 1: 56,588 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,672Scope 1 Intensity: 33.85 tCO2e/$MLG H&HYear: 2024Scope 1: 66,018 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,642Scope 1 Intensity: 14.22 tCO2e/$ML'Occitane InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,176 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,744Scope 1 Intensity: 0.79 tCO2e/$ML'OrealYear: 2024Scope 1: 49,691 tCO2eRevenue: $M 45,252Scope 1 Intensity: 1.10 tCO2e/$MCotyYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,147 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,893Scope 1 Intensity: 1.55 tCO2e/$MLionYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,630Scope 1 Intensity: 27.75 tCO2e/$MHengan International GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 557,885 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,373Scope 1 Intensity: 165.40 tCO2e/$MBogartYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,318 tCO2eRevenue: $M 301Scope 1 Intensity: 14.33 tCO2e/$MVinda International HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 423,560 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,561Scope 1 Intensity: 165.39 tCO2e/$MHenkel AG & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 405,621 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,463Scope 1 Intensity: 18.06 tCO2e/$MInterparfumsYear: 2024Scope 1: 194 tCO2eRevenue: $M 916Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MAmorePacificYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,316 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,875Scope 1 Intensity: 3.24 tCO2e/$MPuig BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,347 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,984Scope 1 Intensity: 0.67 tCO2e/$MBlue Moon Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,227 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,102Scope 1 Intensity: 2.93 tCO2e/$MEdgewell Personal CareYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,890 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,254Scope 1 Intensity: 3.06 tCO2e/$MKimberly-Clark de MexicoYear: 2024Scope 1: 256,646 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,643Scope 1 Intensity: 97.11 tCO2e/$MKimberly-ClarkYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,686,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,058Scope 1 Intensity: 84.06 tCO2e/$MEmamiYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,794 tCO2eRevenue: $M 446Scope 1 Intensity: 4.02 tCO2e/$MPPPapoutsanis Industrial and Commercial of Consumer GoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,895 tCO2eRevenue: $M 69Scope 1 Intensity: 27.51 tCO2e/$MChurch & DwightYear: 2024Scope 1: 70,486 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,107Scope 1 Intensity: 11.54 tCO2e/$MKaoYear: 2024Scope 1: 503,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,373Scope 1 Intensity: 48.49 tCO2e/$MSociete BICYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,316 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,286Scope 1 Intensity: 5.39 tCO2e/$M

How does Societe BIC's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Societe BIC reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.39 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 11.54, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Societe BIC rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Societe BIC ranked 11 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Societe BIC is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Societe BIC's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Societe BIC reported a total carbon footprint of 1,007,986 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.11% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Societe BIC's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.97% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.8%.a

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