A Practical Application for Measuring the Sustainability of Ben & Jerry’s Dairy SuppliersAgendaClient and TeamBackgroundSustainable Ag: Triple Bottom LineUnilever Sustainability IndicatorsSoil Fertility/Health IndicatorProblem StatementDeliverableMethodologySlide 11TimelineBudgetQuestions?A Practical Application for Measuring the Sustainability of Ben & Jerry’s Dairy SuppliersApril 2003AgendaClient and TeamBackground & Problem StatementDeliverablesMethodologyTimelineBudgetClient and TeamClientAndrea Asch, Manager of Natural Resource Use, Ben & Jerry’sTeamCarey BylinRuchi MisraMindy MurchWendy RigterinkAdvisorGreg KeoleianAdvisory Board (TBD)Ben and Jerry’s UnileverAcademiaGovernmentNGO Other CorporationsFarmersBackgroundBen & Jerry’s actively sources agricultural inputs from socially and environmentally responsible suppliersIssue-driven (BGH-free, Rain Forest Crunch, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, For A Change)Does not use a comprehensive set of sustainability indicators to evaluate or select suppliersSustainable Ag: Triple Bottom LineEnvironmental EconomicSocialUnilever Sustainability IndicatorsSoil fertility/healthSoil lossNutrientsPest managementBiodiversityProduct valueEnergyWaterSocial/human capitalLocal economySoil Fertility/Health IndicatorSoil is fundamental to agricultural systems, and a rich soil ecosystem contributes to crop and livestock performance. Sustainable practices can improve beneficial components of the soil's ecosystem.Parameters: Number of beneficial organisms (e.g. earth worms per square meter) Number of predatory mites Number of beneficial micro-organisms Soil organic carbon (measure of healthy soil structure)Problem StatementWhat environmental, social, and economic indicators should be used to evaluate the sustainability, beginning with dairy farming?What indicators are most practically evaluated in the field?What criteria and metrics should be used to evaluate sustainability for each indicator?How should the indicators be used to enhance Ben & Jerry’s decision making for selecting suppliers?EnvironmentalEconomicSocialDeliverableA comprehensive set of indicators for dairy that considers social, environmental, and economic factors Scientifically valid, yet understandable to suppliersImplementable toolMethod for modifying tool so that it can be used for other ag inputsMethodology1. Literature Review & InterviewsGlobal FrameworksGlobal FrameworksAg IndicatorsAg IndicatorsDairy-Specific IndicatorsDairy-Specific IndicatorsAcademiaCorporations & NGOsCurrent SuppliersGovernment InstitutionsMethodology2. Screen indicators for usability (verifiability, measurability, ease of collection)3. Develop metrics or standards for each indicator4. Design template to evaluate supplier sustainability5. Field-test templateDairy-Specific IndicatorsDairy-Specific IndicatorsUsability ScreenUsability ScreenTemplateTemplateField-TestingField-TestingTimelineMarch April May June July Aug Sept Oct NovJan & BeyondDecProject PlanningDevelopment of IndicatorsCreate 1st Draft of TemplateGeneral Literature Review on Ag IndicatorsResearch on Corporate/NGO PracticesField TestingReport WritingFinal Presentationto B&JEditsInitiate Formation of Advisory Group*All timeframes indicate when the task will be completed.Definition of Metrics/StandardsDevelop Outline of Final ReportBudgetProject Costs Research and Supply Costs 2,240 Student Hourly Costs 10,500 University Overhead 7,260 Total Project Budget 20,000Travel Costs Airfare for 2 to VT @ $400/person, 2 trips 1,600Airfare for 4 to VT @ $400/person, final trip 1,600Airport Parking (9 days @ $15) 135Vehicle Rental 500Lodging & Meals (9 days @ $100/person) 2,000Total Transportation Related Expenses 5,835TOTAL
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