B.I.G. Yarns achieves EcoVadis Platinum Rating, ranking among top 1% of companies worldwide

B.I.G. Yarns, the carpet yarn brand of B.I.G. and a manufacturer of polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP) and polyester (PET) yarns, has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing the company among the top 1% of more than 130,000 companies assessed globally. With an overall score of 86/100, B.I.G. Yarns was awarded the highest distinction by EcoVadis. The rating is based on third-party evaluation across four key pillars: environment, labor & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

This achievement is said to confirm B.I.G. Yarns’ sustainability strategy is delivering measurable, industry-leading results and reflects years of investment in responsible operations, transparent governance, and climate-conscious innovation.

“Next to achieving sustainability leadership recognized by EcoVadis, we also keep investing in innovative technologies that help us deliver smarter, more efficient, and more responsible solutions for our customers – while also creating safer, more engaging, and future-ready workplaces for our employees. By embedding sustainability into every technological advancement – from product design to operations – we ensure that our innovations don’t just solve today’s challenges but create long-term value, resilience, and competitive advantage for our partners,” says Emmanuel Colchen, General Manager B.I.G. Yarns.

In 2025, B.I.G. invested more than €25m (£21.7m) in its technology, significantly improving energy efficiency, production speed, and operational flexibility while reinforcing European manufacturing. The investment includes advanced BCF lines, strengthening B.I.G. Yarns’ leadership in one-step 3-ply yarns for the carpet tile segment. This latest-generation technology enables broader design possibilities while reducing environmental impact through more efficient production processes.