True North: 0%

Starbucks functions as a foreign-owned manufacturer and retailer within the Canadian market. Its True North score reflects that capital, strategic control, and primary manufacturing operations remain centered in the United States. While it maintains a massive retail footprint, the economic retention for the manufacturing vector is minimal.

Green Score: 27/100

This product is a single-ingredient whole food that carries the C.A.F.E. Practices certification for ethical sourcing. However, its environmental score is hindered by the use of a multi-material flexible plastic bag and a degassing valve, which are difficult to recycle in standard curbside programs. The packaging weight is low relative to the product volume, but the material complexity remains a significant recovery challenge.