Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Footprint Farm

By CommonShare

Founded in Starksboro, Vermont, Footprint Farm, LLC is a pioneering organic farm dedicated to providing fresh, seasonal, and convenient organic vegetables to its customers. The company's core products include weekly Vegetable CSA Subscriptions and Store Only Memberships, with the option to add on items such as bread, meat, cheese, eggs, and fruit. Footprint Farm stands out in the industry for its Certified Organic produce, as well as its commitment to transparency and sustainability. With a strong market presence in Starksboro and surrounding areas like Bristol, Burlington, and Hinesburg, the farm has garnered a loyal customer base who appreciate their high-quality, delicious, and healthy offerings.

Noteworthy for their innovative approach, Footprint Farm now offers online ordering for their CSA memberships, making it easier for customers to customize their weekly shares and add extra items through the online store. The farm's dedication to educating and engaging their community is evident through their weekly newsletters, which include recipes and storage instructions, fostering a deeper connection between consumers and their food source. With a focus on providing a positive impact on both the environment and their customers' lives, Footprint Farm has received accolades from satisfied members who rave about the quality of their produce and the personalized attention they receive.

As a registered LLC in Vermont, Footprint Farm has established itself as a leader in the local organic farming scene, with a clear mission to provide food that customers can feel good about year-round. Led by a team of experienced farmers, the farm prides itself on its close relationship with its customers, offering a personalized experience at each weekly pick-up. Looking ahead, Footprint Farm's strategic direction includes continued growth in their CSA memberships, expanding their reach to more communities, and further enhancing their online ordering system to meet the evolving needs of 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.

Footprint 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.