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.
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Pepsico's score of 96 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, PepsiCo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,295,259,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 171,846,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. In 2023, the company disclosed total emissions of about 58,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3,377,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 300,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of about 54,000,000,000 kg CO2e. PepsiCo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040, a decade ahead of the Paris Agreement timeline. The company targets a 75% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 40% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, using a 2015 baseline. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and are aligned with a 1.5°C pathway. In addition to these near-term goals, PepsiCo commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 emissions by 90% and Scope 2 emissions by 90% by 2050, also from a 2022 base year. The company is actively working to mitigate climate change impacts across its entire value chain, including a commitment to no deforestation in its supply chain by 2025. PepsiCo's emissions data and climate commitments reflect its dedication to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship, positioning the company as a leader in the food and beverage sector's response to climate change.
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| 2015 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,757,530,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,968,184,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 49,549,162,000 | 00,000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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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.
