True North: 100%

Salt Spring Coffee retains a high degree of economic value within Canada due to its domestic ownership and roasting operations. The True North score is primarily influenced by its Canadian-based control and transformation processes, despite the inherent requirement for foreign raw materials. All strategic and profit-retaining structures are identified as Canadian.

Green Score: 37/100

This product scores well for its high-standard certifications (Organic, Fairtrade, B Corp) and its status as a single-ingredient whole food. The primary environmental drawback is the multi-material flexible plastic packaging and degassing valve, which are generally not recyclable in curbside programs. While the 400g bulk format is more efficient than single-serve pods, the laminate material remains a challenge for end-of-life processing.