Bic
Bic, officially known as Société Bic, is a renowned French company headquartered in Cesson, France. Established in 1945, Bic has become a leader in the stationery, lighters, and shavers industries, with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is celebrated for its innovative products, including the iconic Bic Cristal pen and disposable razors, which combine quality and affordability. Over the decades, Bic has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its product range and enhancing its global distribution network. With a commitment to sustainability and efficiency, Bic continues to maintain a strong market position, recognised for its reliability and consumer trust. The brand's dedication to simplicity and functionality sets it apart in a competitive landscape, making it a household name worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Bic's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Bic's score of 71 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Bic's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, BIC reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 650,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 12,316,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,805,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 621,993,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were about 13,594,000 kg CO2e, and a reduction in Scope 3 emissions from 641,519,000 kg CO2e. BIC has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, compared to 2019 levels. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2025, which is expected to contribute significantly to its emissions reduction goals. BIC's initiatives also include a target to eliminate 100% of Scope 2 emissions by 2030. The company has made notable progress in reducing its carbon footprint, with a reported 17% decrease in direct GHG emissions from 2010 to 2011. BIC's ongoing efforts reflect a commitment to sustainability and a proactive approach to addressing climate change within its operations.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2011 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,913,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 85,808,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Bic is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
