Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Big Jay Roasting

By CommonShare

Big Jay Roasting Company LLC is a renowned Vermont-based coffee roaster that prides itself on crafting exceptional coffee blends and single-origin offerings. With a primary focus on sourcing the best premium organic fair-trade arabica beans from around the world, Big Jay Roasting is dedicated to creating a superior cup of coffee for its customers. The company's commitment to organic roasting and support for small local coffee farmers through the Fair Trade program sets it apart in the industry.

Known for its distinct blends and single origin coffees, Big Jay Roasting has established a strong market presence by combining the best aspects of different coffee origins to deliver harmonious flavors. The company's dedication to quality and sustainability has earned it a loyal customer base and recognition for its notable achievements in the coffee industry. In 2024, Big Jay Roasting embarked on a transformative journey to Colombia's Antioquia region, where it connected with a vertically integrated farm owned by Pedro Echavarnia, further solidifying its commitment to ethical sourcing practices.

Founded on the mission to create a great cup of coffee while supporting small local farmers, Big Jay Roasting Company LLC continues to expand its geographic presence by offering online sales with worldwide shipping. The company's emphasis on organic and fairly traded coffee reflects its core values of sustainability and community support. Under the leadership of its dedicated team, Big Jay Roasting remains focused on its strategic direction of providing the freshest and most flavorful coffee to its customers while maintaining its commitment to ethical practices and quality standards.

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Traceability

An increasingly important factor in global supply chains, traceability assesses the manufacturer's capability to track products and materials from origin to delivery. The Sustainable Manufacturers Benchmark® explores this through the lens of tiered supplier verification, culminating in end-to-end traceability with real-time monitoring and complete transparency.

Digitized Products

The digital landscape has transformed B2B interactions. This facet assesses the extent to which manufacturers have digitized their product offerings. The spectrum ranges from manufacturers without any online product catalog to those boasting advanced B2B e-commerce platforms, providing clients with order customization, real-time tracking, and an integrated view of the supply chain.

Preferred Materials

This aspect gauges the extent to which manufacturers incorporate sustainable, circular, and regenerative materials in their supply chain. It assesses whether companies merely use standard materials or whether they actively prioritize sustainable and preferred materials in their product range, even going so far as to offer digital verification of material certificates.

Facility Verification and Services

This dimension evaluates the openness and commitment of manufacturers regarding their facility's conditions and services. It covers a spectrum, from providing no facility details at all to showcasing comprehensive third-party audits, ensuring transparency in worker welfare and showcasing a clear commitment to maintaining top-tier facility services.

Readiness to Contract

Before entering a partnership, it's pivotal to understand a manufacturer's business legitimacy. The Sustainable Manufacturers Benchmark® checks for the presence and verification of essential documents, ranging from basic business licenses to comprehensive documentation, client testimonials, and even third-party attestations that verify a manufacturer's reliability and readiness to contract.

Big Jay Roasting

United States

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How our Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark® Works?

By CommonShare

The Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark is a comprehensive framework designed to evaluate and rate manufacturers based on their commitment to sustainability, digital integration, readiness for contracting, material sourcing, and facility standards. It provides a clear, standardized metric for assessing manufacturers in a B2B environment, helping businesses make informed decisions aligned with their sustainability objectives. The benchmark covers crucial areas like end-to-end traceability, the digital verification of supply tiers, utilization of preferred materials, and verified social audits for facilities. By incorporating both depth and granularity across its criteria, the benchmark not only promotes transparency but also encourages continuous improvement in responsible manufacturing practices.