How We Do Business

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Ingredients Sourcing & Purchasing Practices

Using our ingredients and the power of our purchasing decisions to support positive change not only makes sense - it makes our ice cream taste sensational!

Manufacturing Practices

We know our footprint, are working throughout our operations to reduce it, and we report on progress annually. And it's not just an environmental issue; it is an issue of social and economic justice.

People, Community & "Giving Back" Practices

It’s good for us to turn a shovel, lift a hammer or dip a paint brush to do some good in our local communities, but Ben & Jerry’s involvement in the community goes well beyond that.

Ingredients Sourcing & Purchasing Practices

Using our ingredients and the power of our purchasing decisions to support positive change not only makes sense - it makes our ice cream taste sensational!

When you think about it, Ben & Jerry’s wouldn’t be Ben & Jerry’s if it weren’t for the family farms supplying the high quality dairy ingredients we depend on. Caring Dairy™ is a unique program that's helping farmers move toward more sustainable practices on the farm.

Cage Free Eggs

The eggs we buy for Ben & Jerry’s ice cream in the United States come from hens on Certified Humane cage-free farms. Certified Humane cage-free standards ensure that laying hens have wholesome, nutritious food, access to clean water, and adequate space to engage in normal behaviors, among other criteria crafted by veterinary professionals.

Brownies

If you’ve ever had our Half-Baked™ or Chocolate Fudge Brownie ice cream flavors, then you’ve already had a taste of the greatness that comes from Greyston Bakery. Greyston Bakery is as committed to providing jobs and job training for individuals who face barriers to employment.

Fairtrade

"Fair trade is about making sure people get their fair share of the pie. The whole concept of fair trade goes to the heart of our values and the sense of right and wrong. Nobody wants to buy something that was made by exploiting somebody else.” Jerry Greenfield, Ben & Jerry's Co-founder

Non-GMO

Ben & Jerry’s is proud to stand with the growing consumer movement for transparency and the right to know what’s in our food supply by supporting mandatory GMO labeling legislation.

Linked Prosperity Defines our Success Manufacturing Practices

Manufacturing Practices

We know our footprint, are working throughout our operations to reduce it, and we report on progress annually. And it's not just an environmental issue; it is an issue of social and economic justice.

Climate Change

All businesses have greenhouse gas emissions associated with their operations – at Ben & Jerry’s, we have ours. We know our footprint, are working throughout our operations to reduce it, and we report on progress annually.

Productive Waste

With an eye towards closing loops in our supply chain, we even send the dairy waste from our Vermont plants back to two of the farms that supply us with fresh dairy ingredients. Our waste is put into methane digesters with other farm waste – where it generates energy to power the farms.

Cleaner Greener Freezer

We make ice cream in the nicest way possible, and now the freezers we put it in are, too! Our “Lean & Green” freezers are more climate-friendly and energy efficient!

Responsibly Sourced Packaging

Our paperboard packaging is Forest Stewardship Council certified, which means forest wildlife, biodiversity and sustainability is protected from the start. But we aren’t stopping there!

Ingredients Sourcing & Purchasing Practices People, Community & “Giving Back” Practices

People, Community & “Giving Back” Practices

It’s good for us to turn a shovel, lift a hammer or dip a paint brush to do some good in our local communities, but Ben & Jerry’s involvement in the community goes well beyond that.

Linked Prosperity Defines our Success

Ingredients Sourcing & Purchasing Practices

Manufacturing Practices

People, Community & "Giving Back" Practices

Ingredients Sourcing & Purchasing Practices

Caring Dairy

Cage Free Eggs

Brownies

Fairtrade

Non-GMO

Manufacturing Practices

Climate Change

Productive Waste

Cleaner Greener Freezer

Responsibly Sourced Packaging

People, Community & “Giving Back” Practices

Partnershops

Community Action

Issues We Care About