RASPBERRY PI – Pencoed, Wales
The Heritage: Originally designed as an educational tool in Cambridge, Raspberry Pi reshored the majority of its production from China to the Sony UK Technology Centre in Wales in 2012. This facility has since produced over 60 million units, representing a significant success for UK high-tech manufacturing. The Pencoed site remains the global primary production hub for the flagship Raspberry Pi 5 and the new Pi 500 series.
The Verdict: Raspberry Pi serves as a definitive case study in how domestic manufacturing can enhance sustainability in the electronics sector. The Pencoed facility is powered by 100% renewable electricity, supported by an on-site installation of over 1,700 solar panels. The brand’s circularity is underpinned by a unique partnership with the Royal Mint, located just eight miles away, where precious metals are recovered from production e-waste using a room-temperature chemical process. Unlike standard consumer electronics, these devices are engineered for a decade of service through robust hardware design and long-term software support. This longevity, combined with the 2025 launch of their Carbon Removal Credits programme - which allows users to offset the remaining footprint of their hardware - places them at the forefront of ethical computing.
Core Products: Single-board computers, including the Pi 5 and 500+ mechanical keyboard series.
