The Common Market

The Common Market is a nonprofit regional wholesale food distributor on a mission to connect communities to good food grown by sustainable family farmers.

CCI Score

64.04

-0.04% April 18

Latest Event

Reaffirmation of Sustainable and Equitable Food Systems

The Common Market’s mission statement emphasizes its commitment to building sustainable food systems that ensure fair treatment and equitable pay for food producers, while valuing community, diversity, local investment, stewardship, and transparency.

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LEADER

The Common Market is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

Companies in this range actively lead the fight against authoritarianism by rejecting oppressive practices and championing democratic values. They implement robust policies, engage in transparent governance, and drive initiatives that set the standard for corporate responsibility.

Latest Events

OCT

01

2023

Reaffirmation of Sustainable and Equitable Food Systems
63.84

The Common Market’s mission statement emphasizes its commitment to building sustainable food systems that ensure fair treatment and equitable pay for food producers, while valuing community, diversity, local investment, stewardship, and transparency.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

March 29

The company publicly communicates progressive values by emphasizing community engagement, diversity, and transparency in its mission. This proactive messaging supports inclusive public behavior which is aligned with anti-authoritarian and community-focused initiatives.

Building Sustainable Food Systems
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 29

The Common Market underscores fair labor practices by emphasizing that food producers deserve to be paid and treated fairly. This commitment to ethical labor relations strongly aligns with progressive, worker-friendly policies and human rights principles.

Building Sustainable Food Systems
OCT

01

2023

Social Investment Prospectus for National Expansion
64.71

The Common Market released its Social Impact Prospectus, formally inviting social investment to fund its national expansion. The prospectus outlines plans to support new food infrastructure that connects rural family farms and urban communities, fostering vibrant regional food systems and promoting community-based economic resilience.
+80

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 29

The initiative emphasizes ethical business practices by channeling investments into sustainable, community-focused food systems. By supporting rural family farms and building equitable food networks, The Common Market strengthens community resilience and counters centralized, authoritarian economic models.

The Common Market Social Impact Prospectus
+70

Economic and Structural Influence

March 29

The proposed national expansion is designed to create a more interconnected regional food system that benefits marginalized rural communities, thereby enhancing economic equity and countering authoritarian tendencies in centralized economic structures.

The Common Market Social Impact Prospectus
JAN

01

2023

Launch of Forward Commitment Program Supporting BIPOC Farmers
63.58

The Common Market's 2023 Annual Report details the launch of its Forward Commitment Program, which shifts away from a standard week-to-week ordering model by securing advanced orders. About 20 institutions, primarily higher education sites, committed $400,000 in advanced orders from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) growers. The program is positioned as a move toward a resilient and equitable food system that strengthens regional food economies and supports marginalized farming communities.
+80

Supply Chain Ethics

March 29

The Forward Commitment Program guarantees advanced orders from institutions for BIPOC growers, demonstrating a commitment to ethical supply chain practices. By promoting a shift towards seasonal production planning and equitable purchasing, The Common Market reinforces sustainable practices and supports marginalized communities, aligning with progressive, anti-authoritarian values.

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