Nature's Promise Organic Guatemalan Whole Bean Coffee
Scanned July 2026 · beverages · high confidence
- Nature's Promise Organic Guatemalan Whole Bean Coffee scores 68 out of 100 — grade B+ on the GreenSpecs five-signal analysis, scanned July 2026.
- Certifications found on the label: USDA Organic, Rainforest Alliance.
- Signal breakdown (each of 20): claims 12, certifications 14, packaging 9, ingredients 18, supply chain 15.
The real story
This coffee is certified organic and Rainforest Alliance, meaning audited practices for land and labor are in place. The packaging is a standard multi-layer bag, which is not easily recyclable.
Organic and certified. Packaging is still conventional.
How do the five signals break down?
| Claims and disclosure | 12 / 20 |
| Certifications | 14 / 20 |
| Packaging lifecycle | 9 / 20 |
| Ingredient impact | 18 / 20 |
| Supply chain | 15 / 20 |
Each signal is worth 20 points — the method is public at how we score.
What is on the label?
Primary claim: "Organic Guatemalan Whole Bean Coffee"
What the claims cover
- USDA Organic
- Rainforest Alliance
What is still missing
- Multi-layer plastic bag is not recyclable.
Worth knowing
- The USDA Organic and Rainforest Alliance certifications mean this coffee comes from farms with verified environmental and social standards, which is a significant step up.
Where the footprint lives
Scope 3 — the supply chain: The organic and Rainforest Alliance certifications address much of the upstream farm-level impact, but deeper supply chain transparency is not disclosed.
Most of a product's emissions sit upstream in Scope 3 — the scope breakdown explains why that decides the score.
Smart swaps and tips
- Look for Fair Trade certification for stronger grower welfare.
- Compost your coffee grounds to return nutrients to the soil.
People and health
Social: Rainforest Alliance certification includes social criteria for worker welfare and fair treatment.
Health: 100% Arabica whole bean coffee, no other ingredients listed.
Numbers from a scan of the real label, July 2026. Holding this product — or its shelf neighbor? Scan it and compare the five signals side by side. New to the method? Start with the rules of thumb.