News Room
Welcome to our News Room
Find press releases and joint statements released by the PCC governors, premier, and mayors.
Manufacturers’ Association Food Northwest Joins Pacific Coast Collaborative Effort to Cut Food Waste in Half, Underscoring the Need for Action across the Supply Chain
The PCC has announced that Food Northwest is the first industry association to join the West Coast Voluntary Agreement to Reduce Wasted Food to implement measurable action to cut food waste in half by 2030.
PCC Food Waste Reduction Initiative Releases Report Showing 2020 Progress
The PCC’s Food Waste Reduction Project has released its 2020 year-end report, Creating A Sustainable Future Through Food Waste Reduction, which details the efforts of the public-private partnership to create a less wasteful and more sustainable food system – with the goal of making significant reductions in carbon emissions and contributing to the health and economic success of the West Coast region.
Rejoining the Paris Agreement
Rejoining the Paris Agreement is an unequivocal commitment to climate action for the future of our communities, country, and world. The Pacific Coast Collaborative (PCC) welcomes this decision and looks forward to working with the Biden-Harris Administration…
PCC Launches Dairy, Produce and Policy Working Groups to Foster Greater Collaboration Among Food Retailers and the Public Sector around Food Waste Reduction Best Practices
The Pacific Coast Collaborative (PCC) is committed to supporting businesses that are implementing measures to reduce and prevent wasted food in the region by 50% by the year 2030 as part of the West Coast Voluntary Agreement to Reduce Wasted Food.
PCC Climate Week Event: A Green and Just Recovery from the Global Pandemic
Climate Week NYC is one of the only international climate summits taking place this year. The Pacific Coast Collaborative had 60 minutes in the middle of the highly anticipated summit to talk about how the region is shaping a green and just recovery from the global pandemic.
Pacific Coast Collaborative to Lead One of the Largest Public-Private Partnerships to Reduce Food Waste
September 11, 2020. The Pacific Coast Collaborative (PCC) announces plans to lead a US-based public-private partnership – one of the largest in the world – to address wasted food. Together with ReFED, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and WRAP, the PCC is calling on food retailers…
Washington State Passes Historic Clean Energy Package
May 7, 2019As a member of the Pacific Coast Collaborative, Washington state is no stranger to leading on climate action. On Tuesday, May 7, Governor Jay Inslee reinforced the state’s commitment to fighting climate change and creating a low carbon economy...
New Policy Brief on West Coast Low Carbon Transportation Fuel Programs
March 28, 2019The transportation system on the Pacific Coast accounts for at least 40% of regional greenhouse gas emissions. Using cleaner fuels in transportation is an important strategy to meet the region's goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 80%...
With CleanBC, British Columbia sets course for a more prosperous, balanced and sustainable future
On December 5, the B.C. government released CleanBC - our pathway to a more prosperous, balanced and sustainable future. B.C.’s membership in the Pacific Coast Collaborative was invaluable as we developed the plan, and we look forward to continuing to...
