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Cornish Premier Pasties commits to reducing CO2 emissions by over 50 tonnes a year

The pasty and savoury goods producer will install solar power at its bakery in St Columb Major

Mark Norton (Cornish Premier Pasties) and Eleanor Smith (Ignition)(Image: 漏 Charlotte Rick)

A Cornwall pasty producer has committed to reducing its carbon emissions by over 50 tonnes a year.

Cornish Premier Pasties, which has its bakery in St Columb Major, has invested over £135,000 into a solar power project. The producer of pasties and savoury goods said the project will provide at least 20% of the factory's energy over the year.

The solar project is being supported by Truo-based asset finance provider Ignition. Bristol-based Solarsense will install the solar project which includes 320 solar panels as part of a 131.2kw system, that will save over 50 tonnes of CO 2 per year.

Mark Norton, managing director of Cornish Premier Pasties said: “As a manufacturing business, we’re very aware of our energy consumption and carbon footprint, so for us, it was important we took steps to help protect our planet’s future. Installing our own green energy sources on the roof of our factory is one initiative that we’re undertaking to reduce our carbon footprint, in line with the business’ strategic plan.

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"The system will provide at least 20% of the factory’s energy over the year, however on a sunny day last month, the solar panels were producing 98% of our power. Thanks to our solar panels, we can continue to commit to providing quality products to our customers, at the very best price, despite the crippling rise of energy costs."

Mr Norton acquired the business in 2020 and combined with its sister business, Prima Bakeries, the group is the fourth largest manufacturer of Cornish Pasties in the world. Employing over 60 people, the company has doubled sales in the last two years.

He continued: "It’s been a pleasure to work with Ignition and Solarsense – the project, which sits in line with our strategic plan to develop as a sustainable and forward-thinking food manufacturing firm, has showcased the best of South West business partnerships and we’re incredibly thankful to those involved, for making it happen.”