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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, establishing a strong presence in North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. PepsiCo's diverse portfolio includes iconic brands such as Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Lay's, and Quaker, which are renowned for their quality and innovation. With a commitment to sustainability and health, PepsiCo has made strides in reducing sugar and enhancing nutritional value across its product lines. The company consistently ranks among the top players in the global market, recognised for its robust financial performance and strategic acquisitions. Notable achievements include its focus on environmentally friendly practices and community engagement, solidifying its position as a responsible corporate leader in the industry.

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.

81

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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Pepsico's score of 81 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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Pepsico's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, PepsiCo reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 5,800,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 3,481,530,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,060,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 5,356,206,900 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. PepsiCo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by at least 40% by 2030, with a base year of 2015. Specifically, the company targets a 75% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 40% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030. Furthermore, PepsiCo has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, with long-term goals of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), ensuring they align with the global effort to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. PepsiCo's commitment to sustainability also includes a pledge to eliminate deforestation linked to its supply chain by 2025.

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20152017202120222023
Scope 1
3,577,134,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
1,950,474,000
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0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
47,404,138,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pepsico's primary industry is Beverages, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Pepsico 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.

Pepsico is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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