Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Century Sun Oil

By CommonShare

Century Sun Oil LLC is a leading producer of premium sunflower oil, specializing in certified organic high oleic sunflower seed cultivation and cold-pressed oil extraction. Founded in 2009 on a 140-year-old family farm in Pulaski, Wisconsin, Century Sun Oil is dedicated to providing a healthy, local alternative to traditional cooking oils. Their core product, Century Sun Oil, boasts an impressive 85% monounsaturated content and higher vitamin E levels compared to olive oil, making it a superior choice for health-conscious consumers.

With a focus solely on sunflower oil production, Century Sun Oil sets itself apart in the industry by adhering to strict organic farming practices and utilizing a cold-pressed, lightly-filtered method that preserves the oil's natural healthy constituents. The company's commitment to sustainability is evident in their eco-friendly production process, which includes selling residual meal to organic animal farmers for a high-protein supplement, ensuring minimal waste. Century Sun Oil's products are entirely grown and produced in the USA, appealing to customers seeking locally sourced, high-quality ingredients.

Driven by a mission to promote a healthy lifestyle through their products, Century Sun Oil has established a strong presence in the market for high-oleic organic sunflower oil. Their dedication to quality, sustainability, and purity has earned them a loyal customer base and recognition for their innovative approach to oil production. As the company continues to expand its reach and offerings, Century Sun Oil remains committed to providing customers with a premium, organic sunflower oil that enhances both culinary and cosmetic experiences.

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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.

Century Sun Oil

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.