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PepsiCo releases 2023 ESG Summary highlighting PepsiCo Positive (pep+) results

Stuart Mitchell

PepsiCo has published its 2023 progress report on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) results. The 2023 ESG Reporting Suite includes the ESG Summary, ESG Topics A-Z and the ESG Data Hub, providing a detailed update on pep+, our global transformation program that seeks to drive long-term business performance and value. A potato farm in Turkey. In 2023, PepsiCo doubled its global regenerative farming footprint to more than 1.8 million acres. In 2023, PepsiCo achieved some goals ahead of schedule, introduced new ones and made strong progress on others, while certain…

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PepsiCo Foods North America launches new “Planting Pathways Initiative” to expand opportunities in the agriculture sector

Stuart Mitchell

PepsiCo Foods North America recently announced its Planting Pathways Initiative, charting an industry-leading and transformative course for expanding agricultural opportunities. Recent USDA Census of Agriculture data shows that farmers under the age of 35 make up just 9% of the U.S. farming industry. The initiative aims to provide opportunities for young people and people from various backgrounds to enter the agriculture sector. PepsiCo has a business stake and responsibility to help grow a resilient and impactful supply chain. The Planting Pathways Initiative will begin with pilot programs that drive sustainable,…

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PepsiCo reaches 2025 goal on water-use efficiency in high water-risk areas two years early

Stuart Mitchell

PepsiCo has announced that it reached its 2025 global goal of a 25% improvement in operational water-use efficiency in high water-risk areas, two years ahead of schedule1. In addition, the company was recognized by CDP, the global environmental non-profit, on the 2023 CDP A List for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on water security – putting PepsiCo in the top 0.5% of all 21,000 companies CDP scored.  As part of pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) – the company’s strategic end-to-end transformation – PepsiCo will continue working towards additional water stewardship ambitions, including…

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PepsiCo Selects Eight Trailblazing Food and Beverage Start-Ups for Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos Crecemos Edition

Stuart Mitchell

PepsiCo, Inc. has announced the eight finalists chosen to participate in the second year of the Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow) Edition. This edition of Greenhouse Accelerator focuses on elevating high-potential consumer packaged food and beverage brands and products inspired by Hispanic flavors and culture that are better for people and the planet. The eight finalists were assessed for their potential to introduce innovative products to the food and beverage industry, scalability and demonstrated commitment to quality, sustainability and community engagement. The emerging businesses chosen to participate…

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Snack a Jacks roll out paper multipack bags

Stuart Mitchell

PepsiCo Europe have announced the rollout of new, paper outer bags for all Snack A Jacks multipacks, set to reduce their use of virgin plastic by 65 tonnes per year.  The new packaging format will be available in the next month across Snack A Jacks Salt & Vinegar, Sour Cream & Chive and BBQ flavours. The outer paper bag can be widely recycled in home recycling bins and collected at kerbside, alongside other paper packaging, and is set to lower greenhouse gas emissions of each pack by 52%2.  This latest…

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