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Pepsico

PepsiCo, Inc., a global leader in the food and beverage industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1898, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. PepsiCo's diverse portfolio includes iconic brands such as Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Lay's, and Quaker, which are renowned for their quality and innovation. With a commitment to sustainability and health, PepsiCo has made strides in reducing sugar and enhancing nutritional value across its product lines. The company consistently ranks among the top players in the global market, recognised for its robust financial performance and strategic acquisitions. Notable achievements include its focus on environmentally friendly practices and community engagement, solidifying its position as a responsible corporate leader in the industry.

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How does Pepsico's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

86

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Beverage Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

17

Industry Benchmark

Pepsico's score of 86 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Pepsico's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, PepsiCo reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 58,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes 3,400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 300,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 54,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services (about 41,180,000,000 kg CO2e). PepsiCo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. The company has established science-based targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 75% and Scope 3 emissions by 40% by 2030, using 2015 as the baseline year. These targets align with the 1.5ºC climate goal, reflecting a commitment to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. In recent years, PepsiCo has made progress, achieving a 25% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2021 compared to the 2015 baseline. The company is also focused on reducing emissions from its supply chain and operations, with a long-term goal of achieving a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050. Overall, PepsiCo's climate strategy demonstrates a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with clear targets and a commitment to sustainability in the food and beverage sector.

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3,577,134,000
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Scope 2
1,950,474,000
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Scope 3
47,404,138,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pepsico's primary industry is Beverages, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Pepsico is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Pepsico is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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