Quotes by Jerry Greenfield

About Jerry Greenfield:

Jerry Greenfield is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is a co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Homemade Holdings, Inc.
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I eat many different ice creams. I'm not an ice cream snob, although I do think Ben & Jerry's is the best. But I'm happy to eat anybody's ice cream, really. As long as it's good.

Jerry Greenfield

Ice cream is the perfect buffer, because you can do things in a somewhat lighthearted way. Plus, people have an emotional response to ice cream; it's more than just food. So I think when you combine caring, and eating wonderful food, it's a very powe...

Jerry Greenfield

When you are led by values, it doesn't cost your business, it helps your business.

Jerry Greenfield

Now, when we face a problem like global warming, and you understand that the biggest impacts on global warming come from business and industry, I think business needs to take a leading role.

Jerry Greenfield

Business can be a source of progressive change.

Jerry Greenfield

So much business is based on the belief that we should do whatever we can within legal limits to make as much money as we can. Ben & Jerry's was based on values, and we try to operate a business that not just sells ice cream but partners with all our...

Jerry Greenfield

It's good to stand for something, to believe in something and base your business on values.

Jerry Greenfield

The reality is that most companies are not about any values at all - they are about making money. It is extremely rare for a business to stand for anything because most businesses don't want to alienate potential customers, and if you believe in anyt...

Jerry Greenfield

Businesses can lead with their values and make money, too. You don't have to simply be purely profit-driven. You can integrate social and environmental concerns into a business, be a caring business, be a generous business and still do very well fina...

Jerry Greenfield

Look at your business and the activities that you undertake. Then, start to think about not just your economic concerns, but about social and environmental impacts that businesses have.

Jerry Greenfield

Businesses typically look at issues like price, quality, time of delivery. They don't often think about social and environmental impact because they're focused on their financial bottom line.

Jerry Greenfield

One of the great things about Ben & Jerry's for me is that not only is it delicious, but I get it for free.

Jerry Greenfield

It's pretty rare to have CEOs or high level executives at big companies who are social activists. They tend not to be drawn to those areas of life.

Jerry Greenfield

I guess I harboured hopes that things would happen more quickly, but I'm not disappointed.

Jerry Greenfield

If your support the community, they will support you.

Jerry Greenfield

If you open up the mind, the opportunity to address both profits and social conditions are limitless. It's a process of innovation.

Jerry Greenfield

One out of every 100 families in Vermont was a part owner of Ben and Jerry's.

Jerry Greenfield

Ben & Jerry's evolved into what it is doing and is trying to transition its supply chain, but this is essentially retrofitting. In the social enterprise movement, we see companies whose essence, the products they make, the reason they exist from day ...

Jerry Greenfield

If you happen to believe what Ben & Jerry's is supporting and involved in, then you should support the company. If you don't believe in what we are supporting, don't support it.

Jerry Greenfield

Ben & Jerry's is an indulgent dessert that should be eaten in moderation. You should not be replacing more than one meal a day with ice cream. We do not consider a pint or a tub of ice cream to be a single serving.

Jerry Greenfield

Author Bio

  • NameJerry Greenfield
  • DescriptionAmerican businessman
  • BornMarch 14, 1951
  • CountryUnited States Of America