Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Champion Peak Maple

By CommonShare

Champion Peak Maple, a renowned family-owned business based in Copenhagen, New York, is dedicated to the traditional craft of producing high-quality maple syrup. With a rich history spanning five generations, the company prides itself on using sustainable farming practices to create a healthy sweetener that nourishes families. Their commitment to stewardship of the land and sustainable agriculture sets them apart in the industry, reflecting a deep-rooted tradition that dates back to their great great grandparents.

Specializing in handcrafted maple syrup, Champion Peak Maple offers a unique experience for customers to participate in the age-old tradition of maple syrup production. Their maple syrup making weekends in March invite families to join in the process, from tapping trees to boiling sap, and take home a jug of syrup they gathered with their own hands. The company's dedication to preserving this tradition while embracing modern techniques ensures a product that is not only delicious but also environmentally conscious.

With a focus on growing health and maintaining a family tradition, Champion Peak Maple has established itself as a leader in the maple syrup industry. Their strong market presence and emphasis on creating memorable experiences for customers have earned them a loyal following. As the company continues to expand its reach and explore new avenues for growth, their mission remains clear: to provide a taste of pure maple syrup while upholding values of sustainability and family heritage.

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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.

Champion Peak Maple

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.