True North: 38%

McCafé’s True North score reflects a high level of operational integration in Canada through domestic roasting and processing, despite being entirely foreign-owned. While capital and strategic control remain anchored in the United States, the brand's physical supply chain relies heavily on Canadian infrastructure for its final product transformation.

Green Score: 3/100

This product's environmental impact is driven by its single-serve format, which utilizes multi-material rigid plastic pods that are difficult to process in standard recycling streams. Although the coffee carries the Rainforest Alliance certification for sustainable sourcing, the high packaging-to-product weight ratio and the use of synthetic flavorings lower its overall score. The 60g estimate accounts for both the individual pods and the secondary paperboard packaging.