B.I.G. Yarns case
Belgian textile manufacturing leader B.I.G. Yarns (Beaulieu International Group) is a recognised ‘SDG Pioneer’ with an ambitious 2030 Vision strategy that aims for zero environmental footprint by the year 2030.
As a trusted partner of Go Forest, B.I.G. Yarns has extended its positive impact beyond its own industry, through a unique sustainability roadmap and forest projects that tackle 12 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Belgian textile manufacturing leader B.I.G. Yarns (Beaulieu International Group) is a recognised ‘SDG Pioneer’ with an ambitious 2030 Vision strategy that aims for zero environmental footprint by the year 2030. As a trusted partner of Go Forest, B.I.G. Yarns has extended its positive impact beyond its own industry, through a unique sustainability roadmap and forest projects that tackle 12 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In its quest for circularity, the company has implemented innovative solutions that address environmental, social, and ethical concerns, establishing a strong model for responsible business practices.
To avoid greenwashing, B.I.G. Yarns validates its achievements through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and an EcoVadis Gold rating. Its ambitious sustainability journey also speaks of transparency, collaborative partnership and reduced ecological footprint. In addition, their innovative solutions enable manufacturers to create sustainable yarns that contribute to a circular economy. Take a look! Click here.
Beside the development of eco-friendly products such as EqoYarn, EqoCycle and EqoBalance, the company upscaled efforts to more sustainable and circular production methods, exploiting the Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) tool. Three years ago, their strong dedication was complemented by a partnership with Go Forest, by planting trees in different locations to create a meaningful socio-ecological impact for a greener planet. So far, 1000 trees have been planted in the United Kingdom, 500 in the Madagascar and 20 in Peru. On top of that, 200 trees were part of their sustainable Tree Gifts initiative in Belgium. You can check their impact on their Impact Dashboard.
Beside eradicating deforestation and delivering ecological benefits, these projects have positively impacted local communities, through an improvement of livelihoods, employment and economy. For a company like B.I.G., working on climate-friendly solutions with Go Forest is a valuable decision that goes beyond mere environmentalism. It is about concrete, real change.
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