B.I.G. Yarns, the carpet yarn division of B.I.G. and a prominent producer of polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP), and polyester (PET) yarns for contract, automotive, and premium residential markets, has secured the EcoVadis Platinum Medal. This distinction positions the company within the top 1% of more than 130,000 companies evaluated worldwide.
Achieving an overall score of 86 out of 100, B.I.G. Yarns attained EcoVadis’ highest recognition. EcoVadis, a globally respected sustainability ratings platform, assesses companies through a detailed third-party review across four pillars: environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
The recognition highlights the effectiveness of B.I.G. Yarns’ sustainability roadmap, reflecting long-term investments in responsible manufacturing, transparent governance, and climate-focused innovation.
Driving Sustainability While Delivering Customer Value
“Alongside being acknowledged for sustainability leadership by EcoVadis, we continue to invest in advanced technologies that enable smarter, more efficient, and more responsible solutions for customers, while also building safer, more engaging, and future-ready workplaces,” said Emmanuel Colchen, General Manager, B.I.G. Yarns. “By integrating sustainability into every technological development, from product engineering to operations, our innovations address present challenges while generating long-term value, resilience, and competitive strength for our partners.”
Sustainability at the Core of Growth and Innovation
Sustainability remains central to B.I.G. Yarns’ long-term expansion strategy. In 2025, the company invested over €25 million in cutting-edge technologies that enhance energy efficiency, production performance, and operational agility, while reinforcing its European manufacturing base.
This investment includes next-generation BCF production lines that strengthen B.I.G. Yarns’ position in one-step 3-ply yarns for the carpet tile segment. These technologies support expanded design capabilities and reduce environmental impact through improved process efficiency.
Simultaneously, the company is advancing its Sustainable Yarns platform, offering commercially ready solutions that help lower the CO₂ footprint of carpet products without sacrificing quality, colour richness, or creative flexibility.
A Commitment That Extends Beyond Compliance
The EcoVadis Platinum rating goes beyond recognition, providing concrete benefits for customers. It assures that collaboration with B.I.G. Yarns contributes to sustainability goals, regulatory alignment, and ESG performance, while minimizing risk. By combining environmental leadership with technological innovation, the company offers forward-looking solutions aligned with evolving global expectations.
As a trusted global benchmark, the EcoVadis Platinum status validates B.I.G. Yarns’ transparent operations, ethical standards, and responsible sourcing practices, strengthening its role as a strategic partner for sustainable and resilient growth. The achievement also reinforces confidence among customers, partners, investors, and employees, underlining the company’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement beyond compliance.
