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 excels due to its robust certifications, including Fairtrade and USDA Organic, and its status as a single-ingredient whole food. While the 454g bulk format is more efficient than pods, the multi-material flexible plastic bag and integrated degassing valve present significant recycling challenges. The overall environmental profile is bolstered by sustainable sourcing claims despite the non-circular packaging material.