Principle 1
Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights
Since our founding in 1995, here at bic graphic we have consistently innovated to offer creative, sustainable, and long-lasting solutions to personalise the iconic bic products that people use every day. We are committed to caring for our planet and the people we work with to make it happen. This is why we have consistently been the brand of choice for responsible brands. We are proud to have been part of the history of thousands of companies and, above all, we are ready to play our part in their future. A future we will write together.
Our primary objective is to manufacture and customise the most useful and longest-lasting products on the market, thereby conserving natural resources.
Here at bic graphic, we maintain the morethan-80-year legacy of the iconic bic® brand, offering high quality, accessible, essential and, of course, sustainable products.
BIC® Cristal® contains up to 3 km of writing length.
Our BIC® J26 lighter guarantees up to 3000 lights.
First manufacturer of writing instruments in 2009 to receive the NF Environment Certificate, recognising our products as best in class for environmental impact.
We also hold the Imprim’Vert certificate for sustainable printing companies.
81% of all consumer plastic packaging is reusable, recyclable, or compostable*. By 2025, we are committed to reaching 100%.
62% recycled content in plastic packaging*. We are committed to reaching 75% by 2025.
*Data BIC Sustainability Report 2023
Rethink everything. There is still so much to be discovered. The invented can be reinvented. That’s our approach.
We launched the first pen with 4 ink colours in 1970. Today it’s available in more than 50 finishes with a new clip and push button to reduce the weight of the product’s upper part by 13.1%. The result: a reduction of 44 tonnes of plastic and dyes per year.
In 2024 we launched the BIC® Cristal® Expression. This innovation made the customisation of our iconic BIC® Cristal® pen possible, developing a printing technology that can print on all six sides of its hexagonal shape.
Our extensive and legendary Ecolutions® range is manufactured with recycled and sustainable materials.
BIC® Media Clic BGuard™ Antibacterial. Our pen with antibacterial protection, boasting permanent protection of the surface of the pen as well as offering 360º printing.
BIC® EVOLUTION® ECOLUTIONS® Not one tree is felled to manufacture these pencils. They are made from a synthetic resin produced using recycled yoghurt containers and refrigerators. Does not splinter in case of breakage. Up to 60% recycled material. Fully customisable.
For several years now, 100% of the electricity used in our own operations comes from renewable sources, having reached our 2025 target years ahead of schedule*.
*Data BIC Sustainability Report 2023.
Working to provide solutions for companies, while minimising our environmental footprint. We do this using only renewable energy. Moreover, we prioritise the use of organic and recycled materials in the manufacturing process.
We foster innovation using 100% biobased materials (exterior parts) to produce our BIC® Super Clip Origin pen.
Our BIC® Ecolutions® line is manufactured using recycled and/or organic materials.
BIC® Partner FruitCover notebook with recycled paper and a cover that is made from 39% apple waste.
Our cardboard packaging features the FSC certificate that guarantees a sustainable and responsible origin.
99% of cardboard packaging from certified and/or recycled sources*. We are committed to reaching 100% by 2025.
98% PVC-free plastic packaging*. We are committed to reaching 100% by 2025.
The way we do business is just as important as the outcome of our efforts. We manufacture and customise in Europe, maintaining the highest standards of health and safety while promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We also believe that education is a catalyst to improve people’s lives. That’s why we promote education around the world through the BIC Corporate Foundation.
33% current female representation in leadership roles at level 4 and above (Executives, including Executive Committee)*.
The BIC Corporate Foundation works to facilitate access to education programmes to foster the building of strong, inclusive and creative communities, inspiring and equipping children and adults with writing materials so they can leave their mark on the world.
With the support of the BIC Corporate Foundation, we donated 4.4 million writing instruments to classrooms around the world in 2023. What’ more, members of our team dedicated over 4,000 hours of their time to organising attractive, creative experiences for schoolchildren*.
Around 199 million children have seen their school conditions improve thanks to our initiatives. For 2025, we want to reach 250 million children*.
*Data BIC Sustainability Report 2023.
Our company manufactures and customises products in Europe. With our own factories, we ensure sustainable work processes of the highest quality. What’s more, by remaining close to our customers and suppliers, we are able to reduce delivery times and significantly minimise our carbon footprint. That’s because our products don’t travel halfway around the world to reach their destination.
100% of our writing instruments and lighters are personalised at our factory in Tarragona (Spain).
37% improvement in lost-time incidents compared to 2022.
Our factories are located in Europe, in Spain and France and hold ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications:
ISO 9001 shows our commitment to quality products and services. The globally recognised standard certifies a quality management system.
ISO 14001. This standard certifies Environmental Management Systems, for companies that are responsible and committed to protection of the environment.
It is not enough for us to be responsible in manufacturing. We also want to work with local suppliers who share our respect for people and the planet and are willing to assume our commitments. In addition we assume a responsibility to our clients; we understand that we have a commitment to people, the environment, quality and service. These are essential elements of the way we do business.
83% of our suppliers are integrated into the Responsible Purchasing programme, ensuring more secure, innovative and efficient supply. We have passed the most demanding social audits in the areas of work, human rights and workplace health and safety.
We hold an audit certificate from the Intertek Workplace Conditions Assessment (WCA), the global association that fosters and monitors the constant improvement of working conditions.
We are members of SEDEX, the largest sustainability platform for the supply chain.
We belong to Amfori, the leading world association for transparent and sustainable trade.
We hold the Coca-Cola social audit certificate.
We also hold the ECOVADIS GOLD MEDAL, a prestigious recognition for achievements in the area of sustainability. EcoVadis has rated BIC Graphic Europe in the top 5% for sustainability across all industries and in the top 2% in its specific industry.
We are part of the UN Global Compact, an initiative that certifies compliance with the 10 principles of the United Nations Global Compact.
Certificates
*Data BIC Sustainability Report 2023
*Data BIC Sustainability Report 2023
