B.I.G. Yarns, the carpet yarn brand of Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.), has achieved the EcoVadis Platinum Rating, placing the company among the top 1% of more than 130,000 companies assessed worldwide. With an overall score of 86 out of 100, the rating represented the highest distinction awarded by EcoVadis, one of the most widely recognised global platforms for sustainability assessment.
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The EcoVadis evaluation was based on a comprehensive third-party assessment across four key areas: environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. According to the company, the Platinum Medal confirmed that B.I.G. Yarns' long-term sustainability strategy had delivered measurable and industry-leading results, reflecting sustained investment in responsible operations, transparent governance and climate-conscious innovation.
B.I.G. Yarns is a leading manufacturer of polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP) and polyester (PET) yarns for contract, automotive and high-end residential applications. The EcoVadis recognition further positioned the company as a sustainability leader within the European and global carpet and flooring supply chain.
"Next to achieving sustainability leadership recognised 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," said Emmanuel Colchen, General Manager of B.I.G. Yarns.
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Sustainability formed a core pillar of the company's growth and innovation strategy. In 2025, B.I.G. Yarns invested more than €25 million in new state-of-the-art technologies aimed at improving energy efficiency, production speed and operational flexibility, while reinforcing its European manufacturing base. The investment included advanced BCF production lines, strengthening the company's position in one-step three-ply yarns for the carpet tile segment. This latest-generation technology enabled greater design freedom while reducing environmental impact through more efficient production processes.
At the same time, B.I.G. Yarns continued to expand its Sustainable Yarns platform, offering market-ready solutions designed to lower the CO₂ footprint of carpet products without compromising on quality, colour depth or design flexibility.
The EcoVadis Platinum Rating was presented as more than a symbolic achievement. For customers and partners, it provided assurance that collaboration with B.I.G. Yarns supported sustainability goals, ESG commitments and regulatory compliance, while reducing operational and reputational risk. As a globally recognised benchmark of trust, the Platinum status reinforced the company's commitment to ethical practices, responsible sourcing and continuous improvement beyond compliance.
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