Family-owned Phat Pasty, which was founded in 2006 by husband and wife Paul and Laura Clark from their kitchen table, is the first Cornish pasty company to achieve B Corp status.
Phat Pasty has nationwide distribution, supplying large and small operators across many sectors including education (school and universities), healthcare, leisure, travel, stadia, B&I and out-of-home.
Some of the social and environmental initiatives Phat Pasty has implemented include:
- In 2019 Phat Pasty partnered with The Word Forest Organisation, which plants trees, builds classrooms and facilitates education in Kenya.
- Phat has remained unrelentingly committed to using British meats and natural ingredients.
- Phat is involved in other UK charities and organisations that help fight hunger and food waste, including FareShare and Devon and Cornwall Food Action.
- Phat’s company cars are all 100% electric.
- An employee carbon reduction focus group has been established.
Paul Clark said: “We’re over the moon to be able to confirm that we’re B Corp certified; a hugely significant milestone for us. As a family business, we knew from the beginning that we wanted to do the right thing when it came to our products, people and planet.
“From day one we’ve remained true to our sourcing policy of using British Assured meats across our full product ranges, leading the way with plant-based options and striving to enhance sustainability and food miles, helping us work towards meeting our Net Zero and ESG Carbon targets.
“This was a long road to walk and the application process was rigorous. But we’re so pleased we committed and made this happen. Our endeavours won’t stop here. Now we’ve met these high standards, it’s our job to ensure we maintain and improve them. We’re excited for the future and what the coming months hold for us.”