Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Seed rEvolution Now

By CommonShare

Seed rEvolution Now, LLC is a small, bioregional seed company based in the San Francisco Bay Region, dedicated to providing quality organic seeds to farmers, gardeners, seed companies, co-ops, and market farmers. Founded by Steve and Moria Peters, who have a combined experience of over ninety years in organic agriculture and seed saving, Seed rEvolution Now focuses on offering open-pollinated varieties grown on certified organic farms by experienced seed stewards in several western states. Their catalog features a limited but growing list of exceptional crops that meet their exacting standards, with a focus on market-quality varieties that are harder to find.

The company's core products include a variety of organic seeds, including beans, limas, beets, and broccoli, all grown with a commitment to restoring biodiversity and empowering customers to grow and save their own seeds. Seed rEvolution Now sets itself apart by selling only the highest quality, organically grown, open-pollinated varieties that are in the public domain, allowing farmers to save seeds for their own use and improve varieties over time. Notable achievements include collaborating with Fifth Crow Farm to secure their seed source and sharing ample seed as a result, showcasing their dedication to supporting sustainable agriculture practices.

With a mission focused on promoting life, balance, and beauty through organic gardening and seed saving, Seed rEvolution Now's strategic direction emphasizes education and consultation. Their commitment to working in harmony with the environment, using strictly organic gardening techniques, reflects their values of stewardship and sustainability. As the company continues to expand its offerings and reach, it remains dedicated to providing exceptional quality seeds for organic farmers and gardeners, while fostering a community of seed savers and biodiversity stewards.

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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.

Seed rEvolution Now

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.