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The International Renewable Energy Certification Is Essential for the Company to Prove Its Use of Clean Energy in Its Activities in More Than 160 Countries Where BIC Sells Its Products
São Paulo, November 2021 – BIC, a global leader in stationery, lighters, and razors, is increasingly engaged in sustainable actions in its units worldwide. As evidence of this progress, the company has just acquired the I-REC (International Renewable Energy Certificate) from CGNBE, which recognizes sustainable companies that use clean energy to carry out their activities.
By acquiring I-REC certificates from CGNBE’s wind farms, BIC ensures traceability and guarantees that the energy it consumes comes from a renewable source, 100% clean, demonstrating its engagement and commitment to sustainability.
In 2020, BIC achieved 80% renewable energy utilization and aims to reach 100% by 2025 as part of its global sustainability program “Writing the Future, Together,” which commits to participating in the cause for the neutralization of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.
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For Jean Hamon, director of the BIC factory in Manaus, this is another important step for the brand’s sustainable development. “At BIC, we are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our products, packaging, and operations. We do this by setting rigorous goals, such as through our commitments to sustainable development, unified with the program, which has been setting and renewing its targets year after year,” the director emphasizes.
“CGNBE has already sold over 5,000,000 I-REC certificates and has increased its sales portfolio for this year, ensuring clean energy certification for numerous sustainable companies and projects,” reported Hugo Squizatto, responsible for the issuance of renewable energy certificates at CGNBE.
About BIC
As a world leader in stationery, lighters, and razors, BIC brings simplicity and joy to daily life. For over 75 years, the company has a tradition of providing essential high-quality products at affordable prices to consumers everywhere. Through this activity, BIC has become one of the most recognized brands and is a registered trademark worldwide. Today, BIC products are sold in over 160 countries around the world and feature iconic brands such as BIC Kids™, BIC FlexTM, BodyMark by BICTM, Cello®, Djeep, Lucky Stationery, Rocketbook, Soleil®, Tipp-Ex®, Us™, Wite-Out®, and much more. In 2020, BIC’s net sales were €1,627.9 million. The company, which is listed on “Euronext Paris,” is part of the SBF120 and CAC Mid 60 indices and is recognized for its commitment to sustainable development and education. It received an A score in leadership from CDP. For more information, visit www.bicworld.com or follow BIC on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube.
About CGN Brazil Energy
CGN is present in more than 20 countries, with a diversified portfolio of electricity generation projects. The company established itself in the Brazilian energy market in 2019 with the acquisition of 100% ownership of wind and solar parks.
With these acquisitions, CGN Brazil Energy and Participations S.A. was born, a company that directly engages in the development, implementation, and operation of renewable energy projects, prioritizing a sustainable development policy.
Currently, CGNBE is responsible for the energy generation of 31 wind farms and 11 solar farms, totaling 1,062 MW of installed capacity, which at the end of 2021 with new projects will reach 1,280 MW of installed capacity.
According to BloombergNEF (BNEF), CGNBE is considered the fifth-largest producer of clean energy in Latin America.
Source: sixdigital.com.br
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