Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Girard Farm

By CommonShare

Girard Farm, located in Waterboro, ME, is a thriving organic farm that has been serving its community since its founding in 2015. Specializing in a diverse range of vegetables, Girard Farm caters to farm share members, operates a farm stand, and participates in local farmers' markets. Certified organic by the Maine Farmers and Gardeners Association and the Real Organic Project, Girard Farm prides itself on its commitment to traditional farming practices, emphasizing soil cultivation and pasture-raised livestock over hydroponics and confinement.

With a focus on quality and sustainability, Girard Farm has carved out a unique position in the industry as a trusted source of fresh, organic produce. The farm's dedication to authentic organic farming has garnered the respect and loyalty of its customers, positioning Girard Farm as a leader in the local food movement. Notable achievements include maintaining a strong presence at the Berwick Farmers' Market and consistently expanding its CSA shares to meet growing demand.

Driven by a mission to provide wholesome, organic food while preserving the integrity of the land, Girard Farm's values center around environmental stewardship and community engagement. Under the leadership of its dedicated team, the farm continues to uphold its commitment to organic farming practices and sustainable agriculture. As Girard Farm looks to the future, its strategic direction remains focused on expanding its market reach, educating consumers about the benefits of organic farming, and furthering its 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.

Girard 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.