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 utilizes a high-complexity, single-serve format consisting of 30 rigid plastic pods and an outer paperboard box, totaling approximately 255g of packaging. While the coffee is a single-ingredient whole food and carries the Rainforest Alliance certification for sustainable sourcing, the multi-material nature of the pods (plastic, foil, and filter) creates significant recycling hurdles. The high packaging-to-product ratio and single-use delivery system are the primary drivers of its environmental impact.