Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Sacred Grounds Coffee Roasters

By CommonShare

Sacred Grounds Coffee Roasters LLC is a USDA Certified Organic and Fair Trade Certified wholesale and retail, small-batch roastery nestled in the picturesque town of Sherman, Connecticut. Specializing in single origin, small-batch, organic, and fair trade coffee, the company prides itself on offering a premium coffee experience that redefines the way people perceive their daily cup of joe. With a commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing practices, Sacred Grounds sets itself apart in the industry by delivering high-quality products that not only taste great but also support farmers and their communities.

As a prominent player in the coffee market, Sacred Grounds has carved out a niche for itself by focusing on premium quality, ethical sourcing, and environmental responsibility. Their core products include coffee beans from regions like Chiapas, Mexico, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia, and Sumatra, Indonesia, each carefully curated for a distinctive flavor profile. With a loyal customer base that values both taste and social responsibility, the company has successfully established itself as a trusted purveyor of artisanal coffee.

Founded on a mission to revolutionize the coffee industry by promoting organic and fair trade practices, Sacred Grounds Coffee Roasters LLC has continuously strived to uphold its values of authenticity, sustainability, and community support. Under visionary leadership, the company has expanded its geographic presence beyond Connecticut, reaching coffee enthusiasts nationwide who seek a conscious caffeine fix. With a forward-thinking approach and a focus on innovation, Sacred Grounds is poised for continued growth and success in the competitive coffee market, promising an exciting future ahead.

Overall Rating

1.0

Under-Performing

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.

Sacred Grounds Coffee Roasters

United States

Learn More About This Company

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.