Pepsi
PepsiCo, Inc., commonly known as Pepsi, is a leading global food and beverage corporation headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1893, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the merger with Frito-Lay in 1965, which expanded its product portfolio. Operating primarily in North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, PepsiCo is renowned for its diverse range of products, including the iconic Pepsi soft drink, Mountain Dew, and a variety of snack foods. PepsiCo's unique approach combines innovation with sustainability, positioning it as a market leader in the beverage and snack industry. The company consistently ranks among the top in its sector, celebrated for its commitment to quality and consumer satisfaction. With a rich history and a strong market presence, Pepsi continues to shape the global food and beverage landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Pepsi'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Food Product 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.
Industry Benchmark
Pepsi's score of 3 is lower than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pepsi's reported carbon emissions
In 2017, PepsiCo reported significant carbon emissions, with approximately 2,100,000,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions. This figure highlights the company's substantial indirect emissions, primarily from its supply chain and product use. Currently, there are no disclosed reduction targets or specific climate pledges from PepsiCo, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. As the company continues to navigate the challenges of climate change, enhancing transparency and setting measurable reduction goals could strengthen its sustainability efforts in the beverage industry.
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Add to project| 2017 | |
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| Scope 1 | - |
| Scope 2 | - |
| Scope 3 | 2,100,000,000 |
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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.
Pepsi is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
