Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Cloverleigh Farm

By CommonShare

Cloverleigh Farm, located in Columbia, Connecticut, is a renowned producer of certified organic vegetables, herbs, and flowers. With a strong emphasis on sustainable farming practices, the farm has been a fixture in the local food movement for the past decade, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2014. By offering fresh, organic produce directly from the source, Cloverleigh Farm has established itself as a trusted provider of high-quality, environmentally-friendly food for individuals and families in the United States.

The farm's community supported agriculture (CSA) program is a cornerstone of its business, allowing customers to become directly involved in supporting local agriculture while receiving a regular supply of fresh, seasonal produce. This unique approach not only fosters a sense of community but also promotes a healthier lifestyle by encouraging individuals to eat organic food grown without synthetic pesticides or herbicides. Cloverleigh Farm's commitment to the fertility of the soil and the well-being of both plants and people sets it apart in the industry.

As a leader in the organic farming sector, Cloverleigh Farm has garnered recognition for its dedication to sustainable practices and its focus on environmental stewardship. The farm's mission revolves around providing nutritious, chemical-free food to its customers while preserving the integrity of the land for future generations. With a growing customer base of dedicated healthy eaters, Cloverleigh Farm continues to expand its reach and impact in the local food market. Under the visionary leadership of its team, the farm is poised for continued success and growth as it looks towards the future of organic agriculture.

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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.

Cloverleigh Farm

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.