BIC strongly believes that in order to succeed as a business, the Company must uphold the strongest standards and principles at all times – acting responsibly, with the planet, society and future generations in mind. Over the years, BIC has formalized its values and ethical business practices.

Integrity, Responsibility, Teamwork, Simplicity, Sustainability and lngenuity guide BIC’s actions, with the goal of building and maintaining relationships with all stakeholders – team members, customers, suppliers, Shareholders and regulators – in a way that fosters a culture of business integrity and ensures the highest standards of conduct globally. To support this ambition, the Group’s operation and subcontracting activities rely on the following Group policies: