Sustainability
EcoVadis:
From GOLD to PLATINUM.
bb goes Platinum:
Sustainability with score, heart & system.
We did it:
EcoVadis Platinum 2025!
We did it: EcoVadis Platinum 2025!
With a score of 92 out of 100 points, we officially rank among the top 1% of all companies worldwide in our category – and are the first promotional products distributor in Switzerland to receive this top distinction. For us, this is a strong signal and a reason to celebrate: at bb trading, sustainability in promotional products is lived reality.
EcoVadis Platinum is not just a trophy, but a true milestone. As an SME with limited resources, we consistently delivered across all four assessed areas – «Environment», «Labor & Human Rights», «Ethics» and «Sustainable Procurement». This proves: sustainable promotional products and fair processes at bb are not just a mission statement, but a natural part of our daily work.
Why is the result special?
We already reached Platinum once back in 2021 – but the bar has risen massively since then:
📈 More competition: Many more companies are now undergoing assessment.
📋 Stricter criteria: The process now covers around 200 detailed questions – including numerous supporting documents, policies, KPIs, and measures.
💡 Today, reaching Platinum doesn’t just mean being good – it means getting better.
And all this in an environment that isn’t getting any easier: rising requirements, economic pressure, supply chain challenges – yet we remain committed to our path. Because we are convinced: sustainability is a true added value even in demanding times – for us, for our partners, and for our customers. It provides orientation, security – and proves that responsibility is not a trend, but an attitude.
Deep Dive:
For real impact.
EcoVadis analyzes and evaluates over 150’000 companies worldwide in the sustainability fields mentioned above. Participation is voluntary – which demonstrates genuine commitment rather than greenwashing. Platinum does not just mean a high score, but progress and performance across all dimensions and over the years.
Since the introduction of the new medal system in 2024, only top performers can reach Gold or Platinum. Another reason why the EcoVadis Platinum recognition is such a strong signal of quality and trust – equally for customers, partners, and supply chains.
Companies participating in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment are evaluated against 21 criteria in the areas of «Environment», «Labour & Human Rights», «Ethics» and «Sustainable Procurement».
bb lives sustainability:
In daily business, not just in reporting.
As an SME with lean structures, we use our resources with focus – with dedication, experience, and a strong impact orientation. We maintain fair supply chains, rely on eco-friendly materials, and document transparently where we stand and where we aim to improve. For us, sustainability means taking practical action rather than merely reporting on it – while offering sustainable promotional products with real added value.
Sustainable promotional products:
Your brand name deserves EcoVadis Platinum.
Sure, you can order anywhere – but only EcoVadis Platinum gives you the trust and confidence your brand deserves. When you order your branded promotional products from bb trading, you’re choosing a partner with proven highest standards. For you, that means verified quality, responsible supply chains, and sustainable processes. This way, your promotional product not only stands out – it conveys values. A real benefit for your brand.
Now let’s celebrate:
…And keep moving forward.
Our Platinum award is a highlight – but not an endpoint. At bb trading, sustainability is not a project with a closing date, but an ongoing process full of ideas, smart solutions, and teamwork.
That means: for us, EcoVadis is far more than a rating. It’s a drive to reflect critically, improve purposefully, and take responsibility day after day – with attitude, heart, and a hands-on spirit. Because sustainability is not a goal, it’s a journey. And we’re right in the middle of it.
At bb trading, we don’t settle for standards – we set them. And that applies not only to our EcoVadis Platinum rating.
For years, we’ve been pioneers in the promotional products market: from the first amfori BSCI membership to ISO 14001 and our bb. Eco Rating. Each step shows that sustainability is not a trend for us, but part of our DNA.
Our goal: sustainability at the highest level – measurable, transparent, and with real added value for our customers.
amfori BSCI
As the first Swiss promotional products distributor in the network, we actively commit to fair working conditions, safety, and social responsibility throughout the supply chain.
ISO 14001
Through consistent environmental management, we continuously reduce the impact of our business activities on climate and nature.
Climate Impact
Since 2017, we have calculated the CO₂ emissions of all our promotional products and offset them via myclimate projects in Switzerland and Tanzania – at no extra cost to our customers.
UN Global Compact
By joining in 2025, we commit ourselves to human rights, labor standards, environmental, and anti-corruption principles.
bb. Eco Rating
Our exclusive rating system makes the sustainability of each product clearly visible at the time of purchase – from A (top) to E (needs improvement).
