- Competition from low-cost lighters that often do not comply with safety standards.
- Fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
- The impact of anti-tobacco measures on lighter sales.
- Counterfeiting of BIC products.
- Regulatory changes in the chemical industry.
SOCIÉTÉ BIC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2016 reporting, SOCIÉTÉ BIC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 98.4K teqCO2/year. By scope: Scope 1: 8.7K teqCO2e/year; Scope 2: 89.7K teqCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
98.4K teqCO2/year
2016
Renewable Energy
23%
of total energy
Water Usage
482.5K m3/year
2016
Waste
26.5K tons/year
2016
📊 Emissions by Scope (2016)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 8.7K teqCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 89.7K teqCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water consumption by 25% in BIC Rasoirs (France) between 2015 and 2016 by connecting equipment to more water-efficient cooling systems.
- Reduced energy consumption by 3.6% between 2015 and 2016, despite a 5.1% increase in production.
- Achieved and exceeded the objective of having 90% of its cardboard packaging from certified and/or recycled sources (92.26%).
- 98.431 tCO2e of direct and indirect GHG emissions in 2016, a decrease of 5.1% compared to 2015 when considering the 5.1% increase in production.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 20% by 2016 (achieved)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 90% of plastic packaging without PVC by 2016 (partially achieved)
🔭 Long-term
- Define ambitious sustainability commitments by 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance