True North: 38%

Kicking Horse Coffee reflects a high level of operational retention through its domestic roasting facilities, despite being fully owned by a foreign parent entity. The resulting True North score is balanced between its significant Canadian physical footprint and its international capital structure. Strategic control resides primarily with the Italian parent company.

Green Score: 37/100

This product features a single-ingredient whole food profile with high-tier Fairtrade and Organic certifications. While the 454g bulk format is more efficient than single-serve pods, the multi-material flexible plastic bag and degassing valve present significant recycling challenges. The environmental score is bolstered by sustainable farming claims but penalized by the non-circular nature of the laminate packaging.