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WINDLES GROUP

Windles Group are a truly innovative print and finishing company producing premium packaging for the beauty, homeware, drinks and perfume markets. Windles can design, develop, prototype and produce your packaging all under one roof, and all under-pinned with award winning environmental, sustainable and ethical standards. Windles Group are also B-Corp certified.

VERIFICATION VERDICT

Windles Group is dedicated to manufacturing luxury printed products with sustainability embedded in every stage of production. Operating from a custom-built eco-print house in Thame, Oxfordshire, the company combines environmental responsibility with exceptional craftsmanship and innovation. Windles continually develops advanced UV litho printing techniques to create unique, high-impact finishes for greetings cards, packaging, and stationery. Their commitment extends beyond product excellence to meaningful community engagement, providing creative employment and fostering local growth. Through sustainable practices and pioneering technology, Windles Group delivers outstanding quality while protecting the planet for future generations.

Established

1986

Headquarters

Thame, Oxfordshire

First verified

2025

Employees

70-100

Cateogories

Premium and Luxury Packaging Manufacturer

Website

Windlesgroup.co.uk

Contact

hello@windles.co.uk

ASSESSMENT HIGHLIGHTS

ETHICS & FAIR OPERATING PRACTICES

Windles Group upholds a high standard of ethics and fair operating practices across its business and supply chain. Guided by the Ethical Trading Initiative and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the company ensures that employment is freely chosen, working conditions are safe and fair, and all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. The organisation works collaboratively with suppliers to maintain ethical standards, ensure fair competition, and protect human rights, fostering responsible, honest, and sustainable business practices throughout its operations and partnerships

PACKAGING

Windles Group is dedicated to using sustainable packaging that meets the highest environmental standards. All packaging materials are FSC and PEFC certified, ensuring they come from responsibly managed forests. The packaging is 100% recyclable, reflecting the company’s commitment to reducing waste and promoting circular design. Through a formal assessment of packaging design and materials, Windles has identified opportunities to minimise environmental impact and optimise resource efficiency. Each material is independently certified for its environmental performance and selected for its lower overall footprint compared to common alternatives, demonstrating Windles Group’s proactive approach to sustainability in every stage of production.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Windles Group’s approach to people management is built on respect, fairness, and continuous development. The company is committed to the wellbeing and growth of all employees, fostering a culture where everyone is valued, trained, and given regular feedback to understand their role and contribution. Windles promotes diversity, equal opportunities, and open communication, operating a merit-based system that recognises performance and effort. Its policies ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace free from bullying or discrimination. Through transparent leadership, health and safety standards, and wellbeing initiatives, Windles nurtures a motivated workforce aligned with its ethical and sustainable business values

Windles Group upholds a high standard of ethics and fair operating practices across its business and supply chain. Guided by the Ethical Trading Initiative and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the company ensures that employment is freely chosen, working conditions are safe and fair, and all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. The organisation works collaboratively with suppliers to maintain ethical standards, ensure fair competition, and protect human rights, fostering responsible, honest, and sustainable business practices throughout its operations and partnerships

Windles Group is dedicated to using sustainable packaging that meets the highest environmental standards. All packaging materials are FSC and PEFC certified, ensuring they come from responsibly managed forests. The packaging is 100% recyclable, reflecting the company’s commitment to reducing waste and promoting circular design. Through a formal assessment of packaging design and materials, Windles has identified opportunities to minimise environmental impact and optimise resource efficiency. Each material is independently certified for its environmental performance and selected for its lower overall footprint compared to common alternatives, demonstrating Windles Group’s proactive approach to sustainability in every stage of production.

Windles Group’s approach to people management is built on respect, fairness, and continuous development. The company is committed to the wellbeing and growth of all employees, fostering a culture where everyone is valued, trained, and given regular feedback to understand their role and contribution. Windles promotes diversity, equal opportunities, and open communication, operating a merit-based system that recognises performance and effort. Its policies ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace free from bullying or discrimination. Through transparent leadership, health and safety standards, and wellbeing initiatives, Windles nurtures a motivated workforce aligned with its ethical and sustainable business values

Circular Economy
The company embeds circular principles into its operations to reduce environmental impact, integrate end-of-life solutions and extend product longevity.
Ethics & Fair Operating Practices
This supplier operates with integrity, transparency and accountability, upholding ethical conduct and compliance with local laws across its own operations and all business relationships.
Human Rights & Modern Slavery
The company respects internationally recognised human rights, implements robust policies to prevent harm and takes action to address adverse impacts.
Organisational Governance
The company’s senior leadership defines, supports and oversees the organisation’s sustainability commitments, embedding them into decision-making and strategy.
Packaging
This supplier reduces packaging impact by phasing out plastic, increasing recycled content, designing for re-use and minimising overall packaging volume.
People Management
The company links employee wellbeing and satisfaction to business success, responsibly managing its workforce through fair pay, clear policies and continuous learning and development.
Waste Management
The company measures waste and pollutants across its operations to enable credible reduction strategies and support meaningful circularity and biodiversity outcomes.

PATHWAY TO HIGHER STANDARDS

Windles Group are currently in the process of securing long-term permission to install a wind turbine. This will generate sustainable electricity to fully support the company for the future, as well providing car-charge points for the local community. In addition, Windles are purchasing and donating an electric bus, to help local villages connect with Thame, the home of Windles.

The Good Supplier designation is a recommendation based on evidence provided and assessed against our vetting criteria; it is not a certification or guarantee, does not include on-site auditing and should form only part of your supplier due-diligence process. For specific enquiries regarding sustainability commitments, contact the relevant supply chain partner directly.

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