Is Kicking Horse Coffee ethical?
RecommendedYes — Kicking Horse Coffee scores 87/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 1 of 4 ethics signals verified.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | unverified | No third-party cruelty-free certification found on the products we track. |
| Vegan options | unverified | We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand. |
| Sells in mainland China | unverified | We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution. |
| Third-party certified | verified | We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | Fair Trade, USDA Organic, Climate Neutral |
Scored with our public methodology.
Kicking Horse Coffee at a glance
Kicking Horse Coffee offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Kitchen & Dining, with an average ethics score of 87/10 and recurring certifications including Fair Trade, USDA Organic, Climate Neutral.
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Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Kicking Horse Coffee's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare100/10
- Sourcing95/10
- Labor90/10
- Environment88/10
- Transparency85/10
Categories covered
Where Kicking Horse Coffee shows up across our directory.
- Kitchen & Dining1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Kicking Horse Coffee's products.
- ✓Exceptional single-origin flavor
- ✓Ethical and transparent supply chain
- ✓Compostable packaging
- ✓Subscription saves money and ensures freshness
Sustainability commitments
"Climate Neutral certified; 100% carbon offset. Compostable packaging. B Corp (score 91.4). Shipped via carbon-neutral carriers."
Products from Kicking Horse Coffee
A monthly subscription bundle of four 12oz bags of single-origin Ethiopian coffee, roasted in Canada and sourced from smallholder cooperatives in Sub-Saharan Africa. The set is Fair Trade, Organic, and Climate Neutral certified, and comes in compostable packaging. Perfect for wedding planners needing a craveable, repeat-order pantry staple for gift bags or client thank-yous.
Common questions about Kicking Horse Coffee
Is Kicking Horse Coffee cruelty-free?+
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for Kicking Horse Coffee's scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
How does Kicking Horse Coffee score overall?+
Kicking Horse Coffee averages 87/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns Kicking Horse Coffee?+
Parent-company ownership changes what your money supports. See our brand ownership map for the current group structure and any conflicting parent-company records.
What are the best alternatives to Kicking Horse Coffee?+
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