Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Glynwood

By CommonShare

Glynwood is a renowned organization dedicated to fostering sustainable agriculture and food systems through various programs and initiatives. With a strong focus on equity and justice, Glynwood offers apprenticeships, farm tours, and educational events to support farmers in the Hudson Valley region. Their commitment to building skills, connections, and resilience within farming communities sets them apart as a leader in the agricultural industry.

One of Glynwood's core programs is the Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT), which provides free educational farm visits to farmers in the Mid-Hudson region. Additionally, their Grains & Staples program focuses on researching and promoting the cultivation of rye, a cold-hardy grain crop well-suited for the Northeast region. Through partnerships with organizations like the University of Vermont Extension, Glynwood conducts field trials, quality analysis, and market research to support local farmers.

Glynwood's mission centers around promoting food sovereignty and supporting small-scale farmers. By introducing new farms to their Food Sovereignty Fund and appointing Glynwood Ambassadors like Danielle and Gabrielle Davenport, the organization continues to expand its reach and impact. With a strong emphasis on community engagement and regenerative practices, Glynwood remains at the forefront of sustainable agriculture initiatives in the Northeast region.

Looking ahead, Glynwood is poised to continue its efforts in promoting sustainable agriculture, fostering community partnerships, and advocating for food justice. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, Glynwood's strategic direction aims to further empower farmers, educate consumers, and create a more resilient and equitable food system for future generations.

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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.

Glynwood

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.