Squire states it has reinforced its commitment to sustainability by implementing a series of changes aimed at “significantly reducing plastic waste across its product range.”
In 2025, the business imported 857kg of plastic packaging by weight – a 75% reduction compared to 2024, where 3,364kg of plastic packaging was imported, marking a shift in the company’s procurement strategy as it continues to phase out non-recyclable materials.
As part of ongoing environmental responsibility, Squire – which, founded in 1780, is reputedly the UK’s oldest padlock manufacturer and “makers of the world’s strongest padlock” – has moved away from plastic-heavy packaging formats, replacing blister packs with boxed and carded alternatives where possible. This transition has already led to a substantial reduction in plastic used across the business.
In addition, the supplier is working closely with its manufacturing partners to ensure packaging materials are recyclable and aligned with the company’s sustainability objectives and wider UK guidelines. The changes have been “positively received by retail partners,” such as merchants, who have welcomed the move towards more sustainable packaging solutions that better meet customer expectations.
Sustainability considerations are said to be embedded into every packaging design decision, with Squire actively exploring alternative solutions that balance environmental responsibility, product integrity and retail compliance.
These changes also reflect its “proactive approach to meeting UK packaging legislation,” including the Extended Producer Responsibility framework, which places greater accountability on manufacturers for the environmental impact of packaging they place on the market.
Terry White, National Field Sales Manager, commented: “Reducing plastic and improving the sustainability of our packaging is a key focus for Squire. By making considered changes to how our products are packaged and working closely with our supply partners, we’re taking meaningful steps to reduce our environmental impact while continuing to support our retail customers.
“The feedback we’ve received so far has been extremely encouraging.”
Squire remains committed to reviewing and improving its packaging practices as part of a wider, long-term approach to sustainability across the business which focuses on reducing its overall environmental impact across operations, products and packaging. Certified to ISO 14001 since 2010, the firm continually reviews its environmental performance, with initiatives spanning energy efficiency, waste reduction, responsible material use and increased recyclability.
Packaging changes are one of several practical steps being taken to support these longer-term initiatives, alongside ongoing investment in renewable energy, improved resource management and responsible manufacturing practices.
