Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Sang Lee Farms

By CommonShare

Sang Lee Farms, Inc. is a renowned family-owned agricultural business that has been a staple in the farming industry since the 1940s. Founded by George Lee and his relatives on Long Island, the farm initially focused on growing Asian vegetables for wholesale markets along the east coast. Over the years, under the leadership of Fred Lee and his son William Lee, the company transitioned from wholesale to a direct-to-consumer model, offering a diverse range of over 300 heirloom and organic non-GMO vegetable varieties.

The farm's commitment to quality and freshness is unparalleled, with vegetables harvested less than 48 hours before reaching consumers, ensuring optimal taste and nutrition. Sang Lee Farms has garnered recognition for its sustainable farming practices, receiving the Leopold Conservation Award in 2020 for its regenerative efforts and organic certification from NOFA NY for over 15 years. Notably, the farm was honored as "Farmers of the Year" in 2019 for its dedication to organic principles and environmental stewardship.

With a focus on diversity and inclusivity, Sang Lee Farms caters to a wide range of customers through its CSA program, farmstand, and farmers' markets across Long Island. The company's mission revolves around promoting healthy eating, sustainable agriculture, and community engagement. As a third-generation family farm, Sang Lee Farms embodies a deep-rooted tradition of farming excellence, upheld by a strong sense of values and a genuine passion for the land and the food it produces.

Looking ahead, Sang Lee Farms continues to expand its market presence and innovate in the realm of organic farming. With a strategic focus on maintaining quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, the farm is poised to further solidify its position as a leader in the industry, setting the standard for fresh, flavorful, and diverse produce.

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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.

Sang Lee Farms

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.