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 earns a high score for its whole-food status and rigorous third-party certifications like Fairtrade and Organic. However, its environmental profile is limited by the multi-material flexible plastic packaging and degassing valve, which are generally not recyclable in curbside programs. The 850g bulk format offers a better packaging-to-product ratio than smaller bags or single-serve pods.