SUPPLIER
FOILCO
Foilco is a leading global supplier of stamping foils, known for quality, creativity and more sustainable thinking. With an extensive range of colours and effects, Foilco supports brands, designers and manufacturers in bringing print to life through bold, impactful finishing.
VERIFICATION VERDICT
Foilco integrates ongoing efforts to lower its environmental footprint and enhance sustainability into its core business practices and strategic decisions. Their sustainability strategy prioritises responsibility beyond legal requirements, aiming to reduce its environmental impact and improve performance continuously, also targeting carbon neutrality by 2026. The company supplies recyclable, compostable, and repulpable hot stamping foils and promotes a Zero to Landfill scheme. Foilco adheres to ISO 14001 standards and minimises waste by optimising operations. The company encourages internal and external recycling and waste reduction, reduces energy and water use, and promotes a paperless office.
Established
1987
Headquarters
Warrington, England
Employees
40-50
Categories
Hot Stamping Foil
Website
Contact
hello@foilco.com
REAL CHANGE IN ACTION
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Foilco is committed to minimising disturbances to local and global environments and enhancing the quality of life in its communities via strict compliance with environmental legislation, minimisation of waste, water, and energy use, and ongoing improvement in environmental performance and resource efficiency. Foilco has also achieved a notable reduction in water consumption over the past three financial years through its regular monitoring from the Water Plus platform, which enables the company to detect unexpected leaks or changes in usage early, allowing for corrective action and continuous efficiency improvements.
SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION
Foilco is dedicated to sustainable innovation and is the first foil company globally to join the Zero Foil to Landfill Scheme, actively recovering and diverting foil waste from landfills. Foilco has demonstrated industry leadership in environmental impact reduction through its innovative Zero Foil to Landfill initiative. Backed by the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF), the company has eliminated any landfill disposal of foil and foil derivatives by turning waste into Solid Recovered Fuel or by recycling. The company has also developed a fully customisable and sustainable by design swatch book, called INDEX. This swatch book simplifies the selection of the right foil shades while containing tear-out chip samples of each unique foil type and colour for designers and printers to add to a job sheet, revolutionising the design and creative process of selecting foils.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Foilco has adopted a comprehensive Code of Ethics and Business Conduct that guides all employees in maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity. This code emphasises the importance of conducting business responsibly and upholding these values in relationships with customers and suppliers. The company maintains a strict Anti-Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy, reflecting its dedication to ethical and fair practices across all operations. Foilco is also committed to supporting the financial well-being of its employees and provides resources for those facing mental health challenges. Additionally, Foilco fosters a safe and supportive workplace for employees experiencing domestic abuse. Through tailored internal strategies and partnerships with specialist organisations, the company ensures that individuals receive both internal assistance and access to professional external support when needed.
Foilco is committed to minimising disturbances to local and global environments and enhancing the quality of life in its communities via strict compliance with environmental legislation, minimisation of waste, water, and energy use, and ongoing improvement in environmental performance and resource efficiency. Foilco has also achieved a notable reduction in water consumption over the past three financial years through its regular monitoring from the Water Plus platform, which enables the company to detect unexpected leaks or changes in usage early, allowing for corrective action and continuous efficiency improvements.
Foilco is dedicated to sustainable innovation and is the first foil company globally to join the Zero Foil to Landfill Scheme, actively recovering and diverting foil waste from landfills. Foilco has demonstrated industry leadership in environmental impact reduction through its innovative Zero Foil to Landfill initiative. Backed by the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF), the company has eliminated any landfill disposal of foil and foil derivatives by turning waste into Solid Recovered Fuel or by recycling. The company has also developed a fully customisable and sustainable by design swatch book, called INDEX. This swatch book simplifies the selection of the right foil shades while containing tear-out chip samples of each unique foil type and colour for designers and printers to add to a job sheet, revolutionising the design and creative process of selecting foils.
Foilco has adopted a comprehensive Code of Ethics and Business Conduct that guides all employees in maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity. This code emphasises the importance of conducting business responsibly and upholding these values in relationships with customers and suppliers. The company maintains a strict Anti-Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy, reflecting its dedication to ethical and fair practices across all operations. Foilco is also committed to supporting the financial well-being of its employees and provides resources for those facing mental health challenges. Additionally, Foilco fosters a safe and supportive workplace for employees experiencing domestic abuse. Through tailored internal strategies and partnerships with specialist organisations, the company ensures that individuals receive both internal assistance and access to professional external support when needed.
PATHWAY TO HIGHER STANDARDS
Foilco’s immediate priorities focus on achieving net-zero carbon emissions and securing recertification under B Corporation’s updated standards. In the medium term, the company aims to increase transparency and accountability across its supply chain by requiring all suppliers to disclose their Scope 1 and 2 emissions annually, with an expectation of year-on-year reductions. Foilco also plans to provide customers with clear CO₂ declarations on all invoices, ensuring they have full visibility into the carbon impact of delivered goods.