Footwear
Established in Melbourne in 1946, with production moved offshore in the 1990s. Sold only men's shoes until introducing women's shoes in 2009, which now make up 60% of sales. Controlled and owned by the Mance family.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Oct 2024)
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Windsor Smith Pty Ltd
Praise
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5/5 for packaging performance
This company received the highest packaging performance level of 5 (Beyond Best Practice) in its 2024 APCO Annual Report. Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Each year, APCO Members are required to submit an APCO Annual Report and Action Plan, which includes an overall performance level from 1 (Getting Started) to 5 (Beyond Best Practice).
Source: APCO
(2024)
0/100 in Ethical Fashion Report
Baptist World Aid Australia's '2024 Ethical Fashion Report' assessed 120 companies on their efforts to mitigate against the risks of forced labour, child labour and worker exploitation in their supply chains, as well as protect the environment from the harmful impacts of the fashion industry. Assessment criteria fall into five main categories: policy & governance, tracing & risk, auditing and supplier relationships, worker empowerment and environmental sustainability. This company ranked in the bottom 20%, with a score of 0/100.
Controversial ads
Several risque advertisements by this company have been investigated by Ad Standards following complaints from the public. All complaints were dismissed except for one in 2000 and one in 2018.
Source: Ad Standards
(2017)
Company Details
Type:
Family-owned private company
Contact Details
Address:
78-86 Western Ave, Westmeadows , VIC, 3049, Australia
Phone:
03 9046 8100
Freecall:
1800 976 484
Website:
Products / Brands
Windsor Smith
Windsor Smith
Mens Shoes
Windsor Smith
Womens Shoes