Squire Locks UK strengthens commitment to sustainability agenda

In 2025, Squire Locks imported 857 kg of plastic packaging by weight (a 75% reduction compared to 2024) where 3,364 kg 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 responsibilities, Squire Locks 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, Squire Locks 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 who’ve welcomed the move towards more sustainable packaging solutions that better meet customer expectations.

Alternative solutions

Sustainability considerations are embedded into every packaging design decision, with Squire Locks actively exploring alternative solutions that balance environmental responsibility, product integrity and retail compliance.

These changes also reflect Squire Locks’ continually 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. By reducing unnecessary plastic, increasing the use of recyclable materials and reviewing packaging formats across its range, Squire Locks is working to align with current requirements, while also supporting the wider aim of improving packaging sustainability and recycling outcomes in the UK.

This move forms part of Squire Locks’ wider sustainability journey, which focuses on reducing environmental impact across operations, products and packaging. Certified to ISO 14001 since 2010, the business 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.

Key focus 

Terry White, national field sales manager at Squire Locks, commented: “Reducing plastic and improving the sustainability of our packaging is a key focus for Squire Locks. 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 Locks remains firmly committed to reviewing and improving its packaging practices as part of a wider and long-term approach towards sustainability across the business.

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