Product Mission
To make, distribute, and sell the finest quality all natural ice cream and euphoric concoctions with a continued commitment to incorporating wholesome, natural ingredients and promoting business practices that respect the earth and the environment.
To make, distribute, and sell the finest quality all natural ice cream and euphoric concoctions with a continued commitment to incorporating wholesome, natural ingredients and promoting business practices that respect the earth and the environment.
Ben and jerry’s take on corporate social responsibilities or in more simple manner of CSR is taking action to achieve more desired goals to expand their business growth and also maintaining open line communication with employees to gain a better outcome.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) or corporate citizenship entails companies behaving in a socially responsible manner, and dealing with other business parties who do behave in the same manner.
With increasing public awareness and demand for socially responsible businesses, it is no wonder that companies of today take corporate social responsibility into account when planning future socially responsible business operations.
Founded by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield in 1978 in Burlington, Vermont, Ben and Jerry’s have grown from humble beginnings to a huge multinational company. With products ranging from ice cream, frozen yogurt to sorbets, Ben and Jerry’s have flavors of about 46.
Ben and Jerry’s was established in 2000 acquired by the Anglo Dutch conglomerate Unilever’s. But our mantra “business has a responsibility to the community and environment” has not changed. With a varied range of corporate social responsibility such as awarding grants, helping the community and environment.
Some of our CSR activities include
Use of Fair Trade Ingredients
Procurement of Fair Trade ingredients has been adopted by various socially responsible businesses who exemplify corporate citizenship. This is part of its wider Framework for Corporate Social Responsibility. Fair Trade products such as fair trade coffee, fair trade clothes and fair trade chocolate are meant to solve some of the problems associated with regulating factory and workplace conditions of companies that produce goods and services in foreign countries and import their products into their home countries. Fair Trade standards ensure that employees have good and safe working conditions, work reasonable hours and are paid a fair amount for their work. Ben & Jerry's began using Fair Trade Certified ingredients in 2005. The ice cream giant announced a plan in February 2010 to go fully Fair Trade by 2013.
Engaging the Community through Community-based Projects
One method to engaging in corporate social responsibility is through community-based development projects. Community-based and community-driven development projects have become an important form of development assistance among global socially responsible companies. An economic relationship suggests a strategy of engaging the wider community into the core business activity of the company so that communities become embedded in corporate supply chain strategy to create a sustainable business. The Vermont Dairy Farm Sustainability Project, which was launched by Ben & Jerry’s in 1999, sought to develop practical methods that could be used on typical dairy operations to safeguard water quality from nitrogen and phosphorus run-off, while not sacrificing the economic viability of the farm and making the farm a sustainable business.
Corporate Philanthropy
Ben & Jerry’s also donate a portion of its pre-tax profits to corporate philanthropy as part of its efforts to be more socially responsible. Corporate philanthropy is employee-led through the Ben & Jerry's Foundation and Community Action Teams (CATS) at each site.
Ben and Jerry’s also have a philanthropy called “The Foundation” which is employee-led by non-management, employee advisory groups who consider proposals and recommend grants. They award $1.8 million annually to eligible organizations in America and around Vermont. This foundation awards 5 grants annually. They are,
THE GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE PROGRAM
Purpose: The Grassroots Organizing for Social Change Program supports non-profit grassroots, constituent-led organizations across the country that are using direct action, grassroots community-organizing strategies to accomplish their goals. We consider proposals that are aligned with the Foundation’s broad interests in social justice, environmental justice and sustainable food systems. Although we appreciate the value of direct service programs in meeting individual and family needs, we do not fund such programs.
THE NATIONAL MOVEMENT BUILDING GRANT PROGRAM (INVITATION ONLY)
Purpose: The Movement Building Grant Program is a proactive grant program that supports national progressive movement-building efforts by identifying cross-sector alliances that can significantly advance the Foundation’s broad social justice, environmental protection and sustainable food systems goals. The program engages with initiatives that are working across sectors and implementing approaches, knowledge and models that build the movement and will lead to positive change. We look for efforts with a track record of success and the demonstrated leadership and multiple allies to be able to accomplish their goals. Grantees will have demonstrated results and a strategic plan that position them to play a significant role in mobilizing others and influencing decision makers.
THE VERMONT CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT PROGRAM
Purpose: The Vermont Capacity Building Grant Program assists Vermont statewide organizations achieve greater organizational strength and sustainability. Organizations' goals should be aligned with the Foundation’s broad interests in social justice, environmental protection and sustainable food systems.
VERMONT ECONOMIC JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAM
Each summer, the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation offers competitive grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont-based, non-profit organizations working to address the economic, social and environmental impacts of poverty. Grant decisions are made by a team of Ben & Jerry's employees from all three of our Vermont sites.
We will seek out innovative programs that are taking a holistic approach in their work to create fundamental change for low-income Vermonters. Grant applicants should demonstrate that they approach their work through the lens of social justice and equity. We will prioritize programs that work to involve and give voice to constituents most impacted by the problem they seek to address.
This program is not intended to fund projects that solely provide direct services to individuals
THE VERMONT COMMUNITY ACTION TEAMS GRANT PROGRAM
Purpose: The Vermont Community Action Teams, comprised of non-management employees at each of Ben & Jerry’s three Vermont sites are at the heart of involving Ben & Jerry’s employees in philanthropy. On a monthly basis, these teams award small grants, mostly in the $500 to $1000 range to local Vermont organizations providing community services, activities and events. The CATs also plan and complete significant community service projects.
THE EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM
The Foundation supports employee generosity by matching donations, dollar for dollar, up to $2000 annually.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) or corporate citizenship entails companies behaving in a socially responsible manner, and dealing with other business parties who do behave in the same manner.
With increasing public awareness and demand for socially responsible businesses, it is no wonder that companies of today take corporate social responsibility into account when planning future socially responsible business operations.
Founded by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield in 1978 in Burlington, Vermont, Ben and Jerry’s have grown from humble beginnings to a huge multinational company. With products ranging from ice cream, frozen yogurt to sorbets, Ben and Jerry’s have flavors of about 46.
Ben and Jerry’s was established in 2000 acquired by the Anglo Dutch conglomerate Unilever’s. But our mantra “business has a responsibility to the community and environment” has not changed. With a varied range of corporate social responsibility such as awarding grants, helping the community and environment.
Some of our CSR activities include
Use of Fair Trade Ingredients
Procurement of Fair Trade ingredients has been adopted by various socially responsible businesses who exemplify corporate citizenship. This is part of its wider Framework for Corporate Social Responsibility. Fair Trade products such as fair trade coffee, fair trade clothes and fair trade chocolate are meant to solve some of the problems associated with regulating factory and workplace conditions of companies that produce goods and services in foreign countries and import their products into their home countries. Fair Trade standards ensure that employees have good and safe working conditions, work reasonable hours and are paid a fair amount for their work. Ben & Jerry's began using Fair Trade Certified ingredients in 2005. The ice cream giant announced a plan in February 2010 to go fully Fair Trade by 2013.
Engaging the Community through Community-based Projects
One method to engaging in corporate social responsibility is through community-based development projects. Community-based and community-driven development projects have become an important form of development assistance among global socially responsible companies. An economic relationship suggests a strategy of engaging the wider community into the core business activity of the company so that communities become embedded in corporate supply chain strategy to create a sustainable business. The Vermont Dairy Farm Sustainability Project, which was launched by Ben & Jerry’s in 1999, sought to develop practical methods that could be used on typical dairy operations to safeguard water quality from nitrogen and phosphorus run-off, while not sacrificing the economic viability of the farm and making the farm a sustainable business.
Corporate Philanthropy
Ben & Jerry’s also donate a portion of its pre-tax profits to corporate philanthropy as part of its efforts to be more socially responsible. Corporate philanthropy is employee-led through the Ben & Jerry's Foundation and Community Action Teams (CATS) at each site.
Ben and Jerry’s also have a philanthropy called “The Foundation” which is employee-led by non-management, employee advisory groups who consider proposals and recommend grants. They award $1.8 million annually to eligible organizations in America and around Vermont. This foundation awards 5 grants annually. They are,
THE GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE PROGRAM
Purpose: The Grassroots Organizing for Social Change Program supports non-profit grassroots, constituent-led organizations across the country that are using direct action, grassroots community-organizing strategies to accomplish their goals. We consider proposals that are aligned with the Foundation’s broad interests in social justice, environmental justice and sustainable food systems. Although we appreciate the value of direct service programs in meeting individual and family needs, we do not fund such programs.
THE NATIONAL MOVEMENT BUILDING GRANT PROGRAM (INVITATION ONLY)
Purpose: The Movement Building Grant Program is a proactive grant program that supports national progressive movement-building efforts by identifying cross-sector alliances that can significantly advance the Foundation’s broad social justice, environmental protection and sustainable food systems goals. The program engages with initiatives that are working across sectors and implementing approaches, knowledge and models that build the movement and will lead to positive change. We look for efforts with a track record of success and the demonstrated leadership and multiple allies to be able to accomplish their goals. Grantees will have demonstrated results and a strategic plan that position them to play a significant role in mobilizing others and influencing decision makers.
THE VERMONT CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT PROGRAM
Purpose: The Vermont Capacity Building Grant Program assists Vermont statewide organizations achieve greater organizational strength and sustainability. Organizations' goals should be aligned with the Foundation’s broad interests in social justice, environmental protection and sustainable food systems.
VERMONT ECONOMIC JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAM
Each summer, the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation offers competitive grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont-based, non-profit organizations working to address the economic, social and environmental impacts of poverty. Grant decisions are made by a team of Ben & Jerry's employees from all three of our Vermont sites.
We will seek out innovative programs that are taking a holistic approach in their work to create fundamental change for low-income Vermonters. Grant applicants should demonstrate that they approach their work through the lens of social justice and equity. We will prioritize programs that work to involve and give voice to constituents most impacted by the problem they seek to address.
This program is not intended to fund projects that solely provide direct services to individuals
THE VERMONT COMMUNITY ACTION TEAMS GRANT PROGRAM
Purpose: The Vermont Community Action Teams, comprised of non-management employees at each of Ben & Jerry’s three Vermont sites are at the heart of involving Ben & Jerry’s employees in philanthropy. On a monthly basis, these teams award small grants, mostly in the $500 to $1000 range to local Vermont organizations providing community services, activities and events. The CATs also plan and complete significant community service projects.
THE EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM
The Foundation supports employee generosity by matching donations, dollar for dollar, up to $2000 annually.
