Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - North Branch Coffee

    By CommonShare

    North Branch Coffee LTD is a renowned coffee company dedicated to providing the very best coffee in Vermont. With a primary focus on batch roasting high-quality coffee beans, the company prides itself on offering a wide range of coffee products sourced from the Americas, Africa, and Oceania. Their signature blends, single origins, and award-winning coffees have solidified their position as a leading player in the Vermont coffee market.

    One of North Branch Coffee LTD's key differentiators is their meticulous cupping process led by Julia, Spencer, the head roaster, and Tonya, a certified Q-Arabica Grader. This rigorous process ensures that each coffee selected not only represents its region's expected flavor profiles but also brings a fresh and unique twist to the table. As a company with a rich history dating back to 1998 when it started as Capitol Grounds Cafe and Roastery, North Branch Coffee LTD has continued to evolve under the leadership of Julia Watson, who took over as owner in 2020.

    Committed to bringing excellent coffee to the public, North Branch Coffee LTD's mission revolves around providing customers with the very best coffee from around the world. Their dedication to quality and innovation has garnered them a loyal customer base of both locals and visitors in Vermont. With a strong presence in the state, North Branch Coffee LTD remains a staple in the Vermont coffee scene, offering a taste of Vermont life with every cup. As the company looks towards the future, they remain focused on expanding their offerings and bringing their exceptional coffee to a wider audience.

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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.
    North Branch Coffee
    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.