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Bic Australia

OVERALL

Owned
FRA
Rating
Praises, some criticism

Stationary and shavers

BIC Australia manufactures products in three distinct market segments: stationery, lighters & shavers. Incorporated in 1953.

Company Ownership

BIC Australia Pty Ltd   AUS     website         
  Societe Bic SA   
   owns 100% of BIC Australia Pty Ltd  
FRA     website   email      twitter

Pens, lighters and shavers

Founded in France in 1945 by Marcel Bich. 40% owned by the Bich Family.

> About the Ratings

Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
BIC Australia Pty Ltd
Environment Australian Packaging Covenant signatory
Signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant, a voluntary agreement to encourage waste minimisation.
Source: Australian Packaging Covenant (2020)
Societe Bic SA
Environment CDP Climate Change Score of A-
In 2019, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change Score of A-.
Source: CDP (2019)
Animals Animal Testing
This company appears on PETA's (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, USA) 'Companies That Do Test On Animals' list, signifying that they manufacture products that are tested on animals at some stage of development. Presently observing a moratorium - suspension on testing.
Source: PETA (2020)
Environment Commitments claims
This company has corporate responsibility claims on its website under the headings Sustainable Development commitments, affordable products made to last, reducing environmental footprint, and contributing to education.
Source: company website (2020)
Business Ethics How2Recycle member
This company is a member of How2Recycle. The How2Recycle Label is a voluntary, standardized labeling system that clearly communicates recycling instructions to the public. It involves a coalition of forward thinking brands who want their packaging to be recycled and are empowering consumers through smart packaging labels. Companies must be a member of the program to use the How2Recycle Label.
Source: How2Recycle (2020)

> About the Icons

Company Details

Type Wholly-owned subsidiary
Revenue $70 million in 2018
Employees 90 in 2018
Aus Manufacturing Yes

Contact Details

Address 57-67 Popes Rd, Keysborough, VIC, 3173, Australia
Phone 03 9798 2000
Fax 03 9798 6555
Website www.bicgraphic.com.au

Products / Brands

Bic Australia
Bic Shavers
Bic Adhesives
Bic Correction
Bic Markers & Highlighters
Bic Pencils & Colouring
Bic Pens
Bic Stationery
Bic Lighters & Matches
Bic Mens Grooming
Bic BBQ Needs
Sheaffer Pens


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