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PepsiCo, Inc., a leading global food and beverage company headquartered in the United States, has been a significant player in the industry since its founding in 1965. With a diverse portfolio that includes iconic brands such as Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Tropicana, and Quaker, PepsiCo operates in various major regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
The company is renowned for its innovative approach to product development, focusing on healthier options and sustainability. Notable achievements include its position as one of the largest snack and beverage companies worldwide, consistently ranking among the top in market share. PepsiCo's commitment to quality and consumer satisfaction sets it apart in the competitive beverages sector, making it a household name across the globe.
67
DitchCarbon score
+39 vs industry average
Pepsico’s score of 67 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Beverage Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.374
20182025
The Beverage Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 34% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Pepsico's reported carbon emissions
PepsiCo, a Beverages company headquartered in the US, reported its Scope 1 emissions for 2024 as approximately 3.295 billion kg CO2e, and its Scope 2 (market-based) emissions as approximately 171.8 million kg CO2e. There was no Scope 3 data reported for 2024.
For 2023, PepsiCo's total reported emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) were approximately 58 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 3.377 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of approximately 304 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 54 billion kg CO2e. Key categories within Scope 3 included purchased goods and services (approximately 39.745 billion kg CO2e), and downstream transportation and distribution (approximately 7.019 billion kg CO2e). This represented a 4% decrease from the 2015 baseline and a 5% reduction from 2022 total emissions.
In 2022, PepsiCo's total reported emissions were approximately 61 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 3.5 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 800 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 57 billion kg CO2e.
PepsiCo has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, a decade earlier than the Paris Agreement's call. As part of this, PepsiCo has near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets, committing to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 75% and Scope 3 GHG emissions by 40% by 2030, against a 2015 baseline. Additionally, PepsiCo, Inc. has committed to further reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% from a 2022 base year by 2030, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. Long-term, PepsiCo, Inc. commits to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year. The company also aims for no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. In 2021, PepsiCo achieved a 25% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions against a 2015 baseline.
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Pepsico’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
PepsiCo, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year.
At risk90%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
PepsiCo, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
At risk50%
2050
PepsiCo, Inc
PepsiCo, Inc. commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
At risk0%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
2030 targetSee details
Active
Carbon Disclosure Project
2025 disclosureSee details
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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