Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - SkyTop Coffee

By CommonShare

SkyTop Coffee Company LLC is a renowned organic, fair trade, and specialty coffee roaster based in Manlius, New York. With a focus on providing high-quality, ethically sourced coffees, SkyTop stands out as a leader in the industry. Their core products include a wide range of organic single-origin coffees that are meticulously selected and roasted by their Licensed Q-Grader and Head Roaster. The company prides itself on its commitment to environmental sustainability and ethical practices, ensuring a positive impact on both customers and farmer partners at origin.

SkyTop Coffee Company has garnered recognition for its exceptional coffees, having received prestigious accolades such as the US Good Food Award and multiple Golden Bean Bronze Medals. Their dedication to quality is evident in their consistently high ratings from Coffee Review and their participation as Cup of Excellence Judge. By offering a unique selection of coffees with fully traceable supply lines, SkyTop caters to a discerning customer base that values both flavor and ethical sourcing. Their commitment to transparency and quality has solidified their position as a top choice for specialty coffee enthusiasts.

Founded on the principles of providing outstanding coffee experiences, SkyTop Coffee Company's mission is to roast coffees that are smooth, sweet, and full of complex flavors and aromas. Their emphasis on freshness and quality is reflected in their roasting process, which allows natural sugars to caramelize, enhancing the overall taste profile. With a strong presence in the Manlius community and a growing online customer base, SkyTop continues to expand its reach while staying true to its values of sustainability and excellence. Moving forward, the company remains dedicated to sourcing the finest coffees from around the world and delivering an unparalleled coffee experience to its customers.

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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.

SkyTop 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.