PCC Community Markets
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:5460 metric tons CO2e (without offsets); -346 metric tons CO2e (with offsets)
Renewable Energy Share:100%
Total Energy Consumption:14,717,880 kWh
Water Consumption:31,368 CCFS
Waste Generated:1,686 tons to landfill; 2,699 tons composted; 3,965 tons recycled
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Responsibility
- Community Engagement
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved carbon negative store operations (Scope 1 and 2)
- Reduced carbon emissions associated with refrigerant leaks by 38%
- Reduced water use by 22%
- Reduced energy use by 17%
- Achieved 82% landfill diversion rate
- Ballard store became the first Living Building Challenge Petal Certified grocery store in the world
Social Achievements
- Donated 1.4 million meals to neighborhood food bank and grocery rescue partners
- Provided $710,000 in support to dozens of area partners focused on sustainability and social impact
- Launched a new member benefit program resulting in 35% membership growth
- Introduced a Diverse Entrepreneur Grant to support BIPOC, female and LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs
- Offered 600+ cooking classes showcasing 30 different cuisines
Governance Achievements
- Completed an extensive search and welcomed a new CEO
- Updated and clarified the co-op’s vision, mission, and values
- Partnered with BoardReady to improve Board racial diversity
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve zero waste (90% diversion rate) by 2022
- Eliminate petroleum-based plastics from deli packaging
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impacting staff, community, and supply chain
- Civil unrest
- Inability to compost waxed cardboard
- Need for increased Board racial diversity
Mitigation Strategies
- Staff member appreciation pay, in-store safety updates, and a “no mask, no entry” policy
- Transformation of the food bank program to a “Farm to Food Bank” model
- Opening two new stores
- Partnership with BoardReady for diverse board recruitment
- Implemented implicit bias and equity training
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Partnership with Ventures to support diverse entrepreneurs
- New standards for fresh chicken eggs requiring outdoor access for hens
- PCC Chinook Sourcing Standard to protect Chinook salmon populations
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 2: Zero Hunger
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 13: Climate Action
PCC's initiatives contribute to these goals through food bank donations, sustainable practices, and carbon reduction efforts.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- New organic products
- Fair Trade products
- Local products