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Frito-Lay

Frito-Lay, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, is a leading player in the snack food industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1961, the company has established itself as a powerhouse in the production of savoury snacks, with a diverse portfolio that includes iconic brands such as Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos. Frito-Lay operates extensively across North America, with significant distribution networks that ensure its products reach consumers nationwide. Renowned for its innovative flavours and commitment to quality, Frito-Lay has achieved numerous milestones, including the introduction of healthier snack options to meet evolving consumer preferences. The company consistently ranks among the top snack food manufacturers globally, reflecting its strong market position and dedication to sustainability initiatives. With a focus on delivering unique snacking experiences, Frito-Lay remains a household name in the snack industry.

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42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Frito-Lay's score of 42 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Frito-Lay's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Frito-Lay reported total carbon emissions of approximately 724,058 kg CO2e, comprising 418,353 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 305,705 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, there were no reported emissions from Scope 3 categories, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from their operations and energy use. Frito-Lay has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. However, the company is actively engaged in climate commitments, aligning with industry standards to address climate change. As a major player in the snack food industry, Frito-Lay's emissions data reflects its operational impact, and the absence of Scope 3 emissions suggests a concentrated effort on managing direct emissions. Overall, Frito-Lay's emissions profile highlights the importance of transparency in corporate climate strategies, even as the company continues to explore avenues for sustainability and emissions reduction in the future.

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2021
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418,353
Scope 2
305,705
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Frito-Lay's primary industry is Sugar, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Frito-Lay 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.

Frito-Lay is not participating in any 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
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