Jerry Greenfield

So much business is based on the belief that we should do whatever we can within legal limits to make as much…

— Jerry Greenfield

You know, I get frustrated with our country's administration, which is really the people who are not acknowledging global warming. I mean,…

— Jerry Greenfield

Ice cream is the perfect buffer, because you can do things in a somewhat lighthearted way. Plus, people have an emotional response…

— Jerry Greenfield

Recycling, packaging, businesses are changing all of those things because that's what consumers want.

— Jerry Greenfield

If you support the community, they will support you.

— Jerry Greenfield

I like that Ben & Jerry's is willing to speak out about social and political issues that aren't always safe - but…

— Jerry Greenfield

It's to be expected that you make mistakes when you're breaking new ground.

— Jerry Greenfield

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

— Jerry Greenfield

If you happen to believe what Ben & Jerry's is supporting and involved in, then you should support the company. If you…

— Jerry Greenfield

Don't just do something because it's a trendy idea and will make you a lot of money. The reason I say that…

— Jerry Greenfield

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

— Jerry Greenfield

Startups are often very undercapitalised, but I found that to be very beneficial because it forces you not to throw money at…

— Jerry Greenfield

Look at your business and the activities that you undertake. Then, start to think about not just your economic concerns, but about…

— 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

Business can be a source of progressive change.

— Jerry Greenfield

We measured our success not just by how much money we made, but by how much we contributed to the community. It…

— Jerry Greenfield

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

— Jerry Greenfield

Now, when we face a problem like global warming, and you understand that the biggest impacts on global warming come from business…

— Jerry Greenfield

I eat many different ice creams. I'm not an ice cream snob, although I do think Ben & Jerry's is the best.…

— Jerry Greenfield

Ben and I built Ben & Jerry’s on the idea that business has a responsibility to the community and environment If you…

— 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…

— Jerry Greenfield

I'm a pretty laid-back kind of guy. What I've always wanted to do is set up situations in our company where if…

— Jerry Greenfield

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

— Jerry Greenfield

Ben & Jerry's evolved into what it is doing and is trying to transition its supply chain, but this is essentially retrofitting.…

— Jerry Greenfield

If your support the community, they will support you.

— Jerry Greenfield