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Frito-Lay North America, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Frito-Lay North America, Inc., 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 major operational regions across North America. Frito-Lay is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes iconic brands such as Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos, each distinguished by unique flavours and innovative product offerings. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Frito-Lay has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in environmentally friendly packaging. The company holds a prominent market position, consistently ranking among the top snack manufacturers in the region. Frito-Lay's dedication to consumer satisfaction and product excellence continues to drive its success in the competitive snack food landscape.

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65

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Baked Goods 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.

5

Industry Benchmark

Frito-Lay North America, Inc.'s score of 65 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 North America, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from PepsiCo, Inc.

Frito-Lay North America, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc., which cascades its climate commitments and emissions data to Frito-Lay. Frito-Lay's climate initiatives are aligned with those of its parent company, PepsiCo, which has set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. These initiatives include commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative, all of which aim to enhance sustainability and reduce carbon footprints. While specific reduction targets for Frito-Lay are not detailed, the overarching goals from PepsiCo include significant reductions in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to climate action. The company is actively working towards these commitments, although specific achievements or numerical targets for Frito-Lay have not been disclosed. In summary, while Frito-Lay North America, Inc. does not present its own emissions data, it is committed to the climate initiatives set forth by PepsiCo, focusing on substantial reductions in carbon emissions as part of a broader corporate responsibility strategy.

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20152021202220232024
Scope 1
3,757,530,000
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 2
1,968,184,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
49,549,162,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Frito-Lay North America, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Frito-Lay North America, Inc.'s primary industry is Bread/bakery products, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Frito-Lay North America, Inc.'s Location?

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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 North America, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Frito-Lay North America, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Frito-Lay North America, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 1% last year and increased by approximately 9% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 73602% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
73602%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
12997%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3197%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2737%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1851%
Capital Goods
1819%

Frito-Lay North America, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Frito-Lay North America, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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