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, marking key milestones such as the merger with Frito-Lay in 1965, which expanded its product portfolio. PepsiCo operates in major regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, offering a diverse range of products. The company is renowned for its iconic beverages, including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, and Gatorade, alongside popular snack brands like Lay's, Doritos, and Quaker. What sets PepsiCo apart is its commitment to innovation and sustainability, continually adapting to consumer preferences. With a strong market position, PepsiCo consistently ranks among the top food and beverage companies globally, recognised for its extensive distribution network and robust brand loyalty.
DitchCarbon Score
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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Pepsico's score of 57 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pepsico's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, PepsiCo reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,377,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 3,377,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 304,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass various upstream and downstream activities. PepsiCo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by more than 40% across its entire value chain by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. Specifically, the company has committed to a 75% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 40% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, using 2015 as the baseline year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. PepsiCo's climate strategy reflects a comprehensive approach to sustainability, focusing on reducing emissions across all scopes while enhancing resilience within the food system. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating its commitment to environmental stewardship and climate action.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,200,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,200,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,100,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Pepsico is committed to some 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.
