Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Common Roots

By CommonShare

Common Roots, Inc. is a prominent entity in the South Burlington community, dedicated to fostering a sustainable local food system that promotes healthy nutrition choices, educational opportunities, and food equity. With a focus on connecting residents, families, farmers, business owners, teachers, and civic leaders, Common Roots stands as a beacon of Food Equity through Community. Through close collaboration with Residents, Businesses, and Civic Agencies, the organization strives to make a positive impact on the local food landscape. Common Roots offers Flex Memberships, fresh vegetables, food education, and initiatives like the Abenaki Festival, showcasing its commitment to serving the South Burlington area for over 17 years.

At the core of Common Roots' operations is its Farm at South Village, serving as a hub for agricultural activities and community engagement. The company's emphasis on food equity and education sets it apart in the industry, with a strong market presence in the local food ecosystem. Noteworthy achievements include the Abenaki Land Link Festival and ongoing efforts to acknowledge and respect the unceded Abenaki territory, demonstrating a deep commitment to cultural awareness and inclusivity. Common Roots' target markets encompass a diverse range of stakeholders, from families seeking fresh produce to educators promoting food literacy.

Founded on the principles of promoting healthy nutrition, learning opportunities, and community engagement, Common Roots traces its roots back to a mission-driven approach to food equity. The organization's geographic presence in South Burlington underscores its dedication to serving the local community and fostering meaningful connections. With a leadership approach centered on collaboration and inclusivity, Common Roots continues to pave the way for a more sustainable and equitable food future. Looking ahead, the company's strategic direction involves further expansion of its educational programs, community outreach, and partnerships to continue making a positive impact on the local food landscape.

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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.

Common Roots

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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.