US – PepsiCo, an American multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation, has announced the attainment of its 2025 global goal of a 25 percent improvement in operational water-use efficiency in high water-risk areas, achieving this milestone two years ahead of schedule.
In addition, the company was recognized by CDP, the global environmental nonprofit, on the 2023 CDP A List for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on water security ― putting PepsiCo in the top 0.5 percent of all 21,000 companies CDP scored, it says.
Jim Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo, emphasized the significance of this achievement, stating, “Water is a fundamental human right, and yet water insecurity remains a significant global challenge with billions of people lacking access to safe water. That’s why good water stewardship is so important and has long been a priority for PepsiCo and the communities we serve.”
Under the umbrella of pep+ (PepsiCo Positive), the company’s strategic end-to-end transformation launched in 2021, PepsiCo is committed to advancing its water stewardship efforts, aiming to be net water positive by 2030.
Through innovative initiatives and shared best practices, PepsiCo has saved billions of liters of water, contributing to the achievement of its water efficiency goal.
Examples of these initiatives include scaling a new approach to washing corn used in food products like Tostitos, Fritos, and Doritos, implementing membrane bioreactor technology to purify process water for reuse, and utilizing vapor released by potatoes during cooking to generate drinkable water for manufacturing operations.
Moreover, PepsiCo has demonstrated its commitment to sustainability across its supply chain, particularly in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, where 97 percent of electricity in owned operations comes from renewable sources.
The company is set to open four greenfield facilities in APAC, operating with net-zero emissions from inception.
Furthermore, PepsiCo is accelerating electrification efforts in logistics processes, with an increase in the use of electric vehicles (EVs) observed in its snacks business in China.
The company is also piloting innovative projects, including the rollout of electric trucks in Thailand and exploring the use of hydrogen fuel for long-haul routes in Australia.
These sustainability initiatives underscore PepsiCo’s dedication to environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility, aligning with global efforts to address pressing challenges such as water scarcity and climate change.
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