Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - The Maple Standard

By CommonShare

The Maple Standard, LLC is a pioneering company in the field of sustainable and wellness-focused products, with a primary focus on blending maple sugar with CBD to promote overall health and organic farming practices. Founded in 2018, Maple Plus was the first Vermont company to introduce this unique combination, setting itself apart as a leader in the industry. Their core products include CBD-infused maple sugar in various forms, catering to individual servings as well as gift sets. The company prides itself on its commitment to sustainability, organic farming, and promoting wellness through natural ingredients.

With a strong emphasis on quality and innovation, Maple Plus has quickly established itself as Vermont's premier hemp product provider. Their dedication to using only the finest ingredients, such as organic Vermont maple syrup and broad-spectrum hemp extract from locally grown hemp, has garnered them a loyal customer base. The company's customer confidence is further bolstered by their transparent approach, ensuring zero THC in all their products. Maple Plus caters to a diverse market, appealing to health-conscious individuals seeking natural alternatives for wellness.

Driven by a mission to create sustainable products that support organic farming and promote wellness, Maple Plus is committed to expanding its geographic presence and reaching a wider audience. The company's leadership approach is rooted in delivering high-quality products while staying true to their values of transparency and customer satisfaction. As Maple Plus continues to grow and innovate, their future outlook is focused on further establishing themselves as a trusted brand in the wellness industry, while continuing to explore new product offerings and market opportunities.

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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.

The Maple Standard

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.