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We’re charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people.

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By becoming better ourselves, we can help build a stronger, more sustainable future for us all.

"pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) is the future of our company," says PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta, "a fundamental transformation of what we do and how we do it to create growth and shared value with sustainability and human capital at the center."

pep+ will guide our business — how we operate within planetary boundaries and inspire positive change for the planet and people.

 

 

We’re changing how we Logosource our ingredients and Logomake and sell our products, and how we Logo inspire people through our brands.

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We’re working to source our crops & ingredients in ways that restore the earth and strengthen farming communities.

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We’re working to source our crops & ingredients in ways that restore the earth and strengthen farming communities.

  • We’re working to spread regenerative practices Minus Icon that restore the earth across seven million acres of land by 2030 — an area approximately equal to our entire agricultural footprint. We continue to expand a global network of demonstration farms, with more than 350 farms as of 2020, to help farmers adopt these practices.

  • We’re aiming to sustainably source 100% of our key crops and ingredients by 2030 — not only direct-sourced crops like potatoes and oats, but also key crops from third parties such as vegetable oils and grains.

  • We’ve strengthened our Global Policy on Sustainable Palm Oil, which includes strict commitments to avoiding deforestation, development on peat and exploitation of the rights of indigenous peoples, workers and local communities.

  • We aim to improve the livelihoods of more than 250,000 people in our agricultural supply chain and communities by 2030, with focus on economically empowering women and making farming more diverse in the face of an aging global farming population. Bolstering underserved populations is essential to making the entire food system stronger. Partnerships with the U.S. Agency for International Development, Inter-American Development Bank and CARE’s She Feeds the World program are providing support for female farmers in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. To support diversity in its North American supply chain, PepsiCo has joined the National Black Growers Council, serving on its Advisory Board and as a national Sustaining Member.

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We’re helping to build a circular and inclusive
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We’re helping build a circular Minus Icon and inclusive value chain.

  • We announced a goal to achieve net-zero emissions Minus Icon across our value chain. by 2040 — one decade earlier than called for in the Paris Agreement. By 2030, we plan to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2 by 75% and Scope 3 by 40%) Minus Icon against a 2015 baseline, doubling our previous climate goal.

  • We aim to become Net Water Positive by 2030, reducing absolute water use and replenishing back into the local watershed more than 100% of the water used at company-owned and third-party sites in high-water-risk areas. We plan to avoid using more than 11 billion liters of water a year, a 50% reduction in the amount we use at these sites compared to a 2015 baseline. We aim to achieve best-in-class water-use efficiency Minus Icon and by 2025, aim to adopt the Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard at all of our high water-risk facilities, a framework focused on sustainable water management. Learn more about our Net Water Positive strategy.

  • We plan to introduce more sustainable packaging into the value chain. Minus Icon , and to cut virgin plastic per serving Minus Icon by 50% across our global food and beverage portfolio by 2030. We’ll do this by using 50% recycled content in our plastic packaging and scaling business models that avoid or minimize single-use plastic, like SodaStream, among other levers.

  • We aim to provide meaningful jobs and growth opportunities for our 291,000 PepsiCo associates, advancing our education and learning offerings, giving increased access to degrees, vocational training, upskilling programs and new roles, supporting and equipping people with skills to advance at PepsiCo and boost their employability, both inside and outside the company.

  • We’ve introduced a new global workforce volunteering program, One Smile at a Time, to encourage, support and empower our employees to make positive impacts in their local communities, offering the resources and time needed to pursue these efforts.

  • We’ll work to advance human rights and diversity, equity and inclusion for our people, in our business partnerships and our communities, thereby contributing to a better workplace and world. That means continuing to make progress against our Women’s goals and more than $570 million Racial Equality Journey, promoting fair and safe working conditions, advancing respect for human rights everywhere we operate, providing access to safe water and advancing food security.

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We’re inspiring people through our brands to make choices that create more smiles for them and the planet.

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We’re Inspiring people through our brands to make choices that create more smiles for them and the planet.

 

  • We continue to evolve our portfolio of food and beverage products so that they are better for the planet and people, including by:

    • Incorporating more diverse ingredients in both new and existing products that are better for the planet and/or deliver nutritional benefits, prioritizing chickpeas, plant-based proteins and whole grains.

    • Expanding our position in the nuts and seeds category, where PepsiCo is already the global branded leader, including leadership positions in Mexico, China and several Western European markets.

    • Accelerating our reduction of added sugars and sodium through the use of science-based targets across our portfolio and offering more products with healthier oils. By 2025:

      • Across our beverage portfolio, at least two-thirds of our drinks sales volume will have 100 Calories or less from added sugars, per 12 ounce serving.

      • Across our foods portfolio, at least three-quarters of our foods portfolio sales volume will have 1.3 milligrams of sodium or less per Calorie.

      • At least three-quarters of our foods portfolio sales volume will have 1.1 grams of saturated fat or less per 100 Calories.

    • Continuing to scale new business models that require little or no single-use packaging, including our global SodaStream business. The largest sparkling water brand in the world by volume, SodaStream is sold in more than 40 countries with flavor options such as Pepsi Zero Sugar, Lipton and bubly in 23 markets. Our new SodaStream Professional platform will expand into functional beverages and reach more than 10 additional markets by the end of 2022, part of the brand's effort to help consumers avoid more than 200 billion plastic bottles by 2030.

  • Our goal is to inspire positive outcomes through our brands and their actions, including empowering consumers with transparent environmental labeling Minus Icon on key products.

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See how our brands are driving positive change:

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Driving positive change

Pepsi and other beverage brands moving to 100% recycled plastic bottles in the U.S. and Europe

In the U.S., all Pepsi-branded drinks Minus Icon are expected to move to 100% recycled plastic (rPET) bottles by 2030, with Pepsi Zero Sugar beginning to be sold in 100% rPET bottles by 2022. Pepsi is celebrating this important shift with a new consumer-centric platform driving recycling awareness, education and advocacy. PepsiCo estimates that moving to 100% rPET will lower greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 30% per bottle. 

Key Pepsi-branded products Minus Icon are expected to move to 100% rPET by 2022 in 11 European markets. In several European countries, the plan goes beyond Pepsi brands: France, Great Britain, Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg will include 7UP, Mountain Dew and Lipton Ice Tea. Poland and Romania will also use 100% rPET for Mirinda, and Denmark and Finland will use it for 7UP and Mountain Dew.

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Pepsi and other beverage brands moving to 100% recycled plastic bottles in the U.S. and Europe

In the U.S., all Pepsi-branded drinks Minus Icon are expected to move to 100% recycled plastic (rPET) bottles by 2030, with Pepsi Zero Sugar beginning to be sold in 100% rPET bottles by 2022. Pepsi is celebrating this important shift with a new consumer-centric platform driving recycling awareness, education and advocacy. PepsiCo estimates that moving to 100% rPET will lower greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 30% per bottle. 

Key Pepsi-branded products Minus Icon are expected to move to 100% rPET by 2022 in 11 European markets. In several European countries, the plan goes beyond Pepsi brands: France, Great Britain, Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg will include 7UP, Mountain Dew and Lipton Ice Tea. Poland and Romania will also use 100% rPET for Mirinda, and Denmark and Finland will use it for 7UP and Mountain Dew.

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Driving positive change

SodaStream offers sparkling beverages without single-use packaging

The largest sparkling water brand in the world by volume, SodaStream is sold in more than 40 countries with flavor options such as Pepsi Zero Sugar, Lipton and bubly in 23 markets. A new SodaStream Professional platform will expand into functional beverages and reach more than 10 additional markets by the end of 2022 — part of the brand’s effort to help consumers avoid more than 200 billion plastic bottles by 2030.

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Driving positive change

SodaStream offers sparkling beverages without single-use packaging

The largest sparkling water brand in the world by volume, SodaStream is sold in more than 40 countries with flavor options such as Pepsi Zero Sugar, Lipton and bubly in 23 markets. A new SodaStream Professional platform will expand into functional beverages and reach more than 10 additional markets by the end of 2022 — part of the brand’s effort to help consumers avoid more than 200 billion plastic bottles by 2030.

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Doritos celebrates LGBTQ+ voices

In celebration of Pride Month in June 2021, Doritos teams in Mexico and Brazil launched a trio of campaigns for DORITOS® Rainbow, a platform championing the LGBTQ+ community and their families for 5+ years:

  • Brazilian singer, songwriter and drag queen Gloria Groove gave George Michael’s iconic song “Freedom” her own spin with “Freedom por Gloria Groove.” The campaign embodies the notion that being yourself represents strength, love and yes, freedom.

  • In a moving short film titled “Happy Mother’s Day to All Moms,” Doritos showcased six kids from two LGBTQ+ families reading letters to their moms, thanking them for being strong support systems. It’s part of the initiative #OrgulloTodoelAño (Pride All Year).

  • In “Pride Is Shared as a Family,” Doritos highlighted two influencers telling their families about their sexual orientation, emphasizing the importance of family and friends’ support when discovering who you are.

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Driving positive change

Doritos celebrates LGBTQ+ voices

In celebration of Pride Month in June 2021, Doritos teams in Mexico and Brazil launched a trio of campaigns for DORITOS® Rainbow, a platform championing the LGBTQ+ community and their families for 5+ years:

  • Brazilian singer, songwriter and drag queen Gloria Groove gave George Michael’s iconic song “Freedom” her own spin with “Freedom por Gloria Groove.” The campaign embodies the notion that being yourself represents strength, love and yes, freedom.

  • In a moving short film titled “Happy Mother’s Day to All Moms,” Doritos showcased six kids from two LGBTQ+ families reading letters to their moms, thanking them for being strong support systems. It’s part of the initiative #OrgulloTodoelAño (Pride All Year).

  • In “Pride Is Shared as a Family,” Doritos highlighted two influencers telling their families about their sexual orientation, emphasizing the importance of family and friends’ support when discovering who you are.

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Driving positive change

Lay’s campaign features farmers and sustainable agriculture

In 2021, Lay’s launched its “Farm to Pack” initiative showcasing the individual farmers and local, sustainably sourced origins behind Lay’s potato chips in a series of short films.

The program also features special packaging with a QR code that allows consumers to trace the path of the Lay’s potatoes in each bag and learn more about the potato farmer responsible for growing the crop before it became chips.

Brazil, one of the first markets to introduce the program, debuted a short film called, “From the field to the package in up to 48 hours,” highlighting the journey potatoes take from the field to arrival on the shelves, as well as the farmer’s role in planting, harvesting and selecting the potatoes.

In addition to Brazil, the program was launched in Russia, Turkey and Mexico, with plans to reach over 10 markets across LATAM, Europe and North America in 2022.

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Driving positive change

Lay’s campaign features farmers and sustainable agriculture

In 2021, Lay’s launched its “Farm to Pack” initiative showcasing the individual farmers and local, sustainably sourced origins behind Lay’s potato chips in a series of short films.

The program also features special packaging with a QR code that allows consumers to trace the path of the Lay’s potatoes in each bag and learn more about the potato farmer responsible for growing the crop before it became chips.

Brazil, one of the first markets to introduce the program, debuted a short film called, “From the field to the package in up to 48 hours,” highlighting the journey potatoes take from the field to arrival on the shelves, as well as the farmer’s role in planting, harvesting and selecting the potatoes.

In addition to Brazil, the program was launched in Russia, Turkey and Mexico, with plans to reach over 10 markets across LATAM, Europe and North America in 2022.

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Off The Eaten Path debuts compostable bags

PepsiCo has been investing in breakthrough food packaging technology and is introducing a full compostable bag made with plant-based materials. Starting with Off The Eaten Path, one of Frito-Lay’s plant-based brands, this industrially compostable packaging will be available to consumers in the U.S. at Whole Foods stores. Producing the materials for these bags creates 60% less greenhouse gas emissions than traditional packaging and eliminates waste to landfill. PepsiCo has also announced that it plans to license this technology to other companies at no cost.

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Off The Eaten Path debuts compostable bags

PepsiCo has been investing in breakthrough food packaging technology and is introducing a full compostable bag made with plant-based materials. Starting with Off The Eaten Path, one of Frito-Lay’s plant-based brands, this industrially compostable packaging will be available to consumers in the U.S. at Whole Foods stores. Producing the materials for these bags creates 60% less greenhouse gas emissions than traditional packaging and eliminates waste to landfill. PepsiCo has also announced that it plans to license this technology to other companies at no cost.

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Walkers finds a creative way to repurpose potato waste

Potato peel waste from the spuds used to make Walkers crisps is being transformed into low-carbon fertilizer, in partnership with British clean-tech firm CCm Technologies. The fertilizer is being tested in farms across the U.K. Once it’s rolled out at scale, it’s expected to reduce Walkers’ potato-based carbon emissions by an estimated 70% (against a 2019 baseline). By turning potato waste into a reusable resource, Walkers is driving more circularity in the potato growing process and helping farmers reduce their impact on the environment.

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Walkers finds a creative way to repurpose potato waste

Potato peel waste from the spuds used to make Walkers crisps is being transformed into low-carbon fertilizer, in partnership with British clean-tech firm CCm Technologies. The fertilizer is being tested in farms across the U.K. Once it’s rolled out at scale, it’s expected to reduce Walkers’ potato-based carbon emissions by an estimated 70% (against a 2019 baseline). By turning potato waste into a reusable resource, Walkers is driving more circularity in the potato growing process and helping farmers reduce their impact on the environment.

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Aquafina’s new sustainable packaging for EXPO 2020

In May 2021, Aquafina announced it would be available in sustainable aluminum cans and glass bottles for global visitors attending EXPO 2020 Dubai, which kicks off in October 2021. As the Official Beverage and Snack Partner for EXPO 2020 Dubai, PepsiCo will work closely with Dulsco — EXPO’s Official Waste Management Partner — to ensure packaging from PepsiCo’s products is collected and recycled, supporting EXPO’s target of diverting a minimum of 85% of waste away from landfills.  

PepsiCo has added further momentum by inviting its partners, customers and their respective consumers to join Aquafina’s Say Yes challenge, encouraging participants to choose sustainable packaging and promote recycling efforts. Additionally, PepsiCo is aiming to recycle the equivalent of 100% of Aquafina plastic packaging produced in the UAE in 2021.

 

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Aquafina’s new sustainable packaging for EXPO 2020

In May 2021, Aquafina announced it would be available in sustainable aluminum cans and glass bottles for global visitors attending EXPO 2020 Dubai, which kicks off in October 2021. As the Official Beverage and Snack Partner for EXPO 2020 Dubai, PepsiCo will work closely with Dulsco — EXPO’s Official Waste Management Partner — to ensure packaging from PepsiCo’s products is collected and recycled, supporting EXPO’s target of diverting a minimum of 85% of waste away from landfills.  

PepsiCo has added further momentum by inviting its partners, customers and their respective consumers to join Aquafina’s Say Yes challenge, encouraging participants to choose sustainable packaging and promote recycling efforts. Additionally, PepsiCo is aiming to recycle the equivalent of 100% of Aquafina plastic packaging produced in the UAE in 2021.

 

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Learn more about our sustainability efforts and how we support communities:

Our Sustainability Journey

A look back at our path to transform the way we do business.

Our 2020 Sustainability Report

This report shows how we made progress toward our goals to help build a more sustainable food system.

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