Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Catskill Mountain Sugar House

By CommonShare

Catskill Mountain Sugar House, LLC is a renowned producer of Pure New York Maple Syrup, nestled in the picturesque Catskill Mountains of upstate New York. With an 800-acre main farm situated between the NYC Rondout Reservoir and The Sundown/Denman Mountain Wild Forest, the company prides itself on sourcing locally grown maple trees to ensure the purest maple sap for their delectable syrup. Notably, Catskill Mountain Sugar House does not tap road-side trees, and their sugarbush locations and operating protocols have earned them organic certification by USDA and NOFA.

The company's core products include a range of purely delicious maple syrup variations, from traditional syrup to maple leaf cookies, maple syrup cake, and other delectable treats. Catskill Mountain Sugar House's commitment to old-fashioned hard work and continuous improvement is reflected in their use of modern equipment and techniques, such as oil-fired evaporators and stainless steel tanks. Their dedication to quality has garnered trust from renowned NYC pancake houses and a loyal customer base.

As a family-owned business, Catskill Mountain Sugar House upholds values of sustainability, community support, and a deep appreciation for the art of making maple syrup. Their unique geographic location provides the clean air and pure water necessary for their trees to thrive, resulting in the purest maple sap. With a focus on supporting the local economy, reducing energy consumption, and providing fresher foods, Catskill Mountain Sugar House is not just a producer of maple syrup but a champion of the locavore movement. As the company continues to innovate and grow, their future outlook remains bright, with a commitment to delivering high-quality, purely delicious maple syrup to their customers.

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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.

Catskill Mountain Sugar House

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.