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.
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 54 is higher than 98% 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 58,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 300,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 54,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by over 40% across its entire value chain by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. PepsiCo's near-term targets include 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 the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. The company has also committed to maintaining these reduction targets through to 2050, ensuring that biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks are included in their calculations. PepsiCo's climate strategy reflects its commitment to sustainability and resilience in the food system, positioning the company as a leader in the food and beverage processing sector in the United States and globally.
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Get Started| 2015 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 3,600,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,950,474,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 55,000,000,000 | 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.
