NEW YORK / US, 22 May 2025: PepsiCo has announced a significant expansion of its regenerative agriculture goals and fine-tuned its environmental targets across climate, water, and packaging, marking a deeper commitment to long-term sustainability under its PepsiCo Positive (pep+) strategy.
The global food and beverage giant now aims to implement regenerative agriculture across 10 million acres by 2030, a near tripling of its current efforts. The company is on track to reach 3.5 million acres by the end of 2024, demonstrating both scalability and impact in its agricultural sourcing practices.
“As circumstances evolve, PepsiCo continually adapts how we source ingredients; make, move, and sell our products; and inspire people through our brands,” said Ramon Laguarta, Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo. “Our goals must evolve with us to keep our ambition and to deliver on our long-term vision.”
In line with updated Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidance, PepsiCo has also refined its Climate Transition Plan, updating its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions reduction targets to align with pathways for the Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) and Energy & Industry sectors. The company maintains its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, while recognizing the need to adapt to scientific and operational developments.
PepsiCo’s packaging strategy is also being reoriented to focus on sustainable packaging solutions in priority markets, acknowledging challenges related to recycling infrastructure and electric vehicle transitions.
On the water front, while the company maintains its 2030 net water positive goal, it is now placing increased emphasis on water-stressed and high-risk areas, a shift aimed at delivering greater impact where it is most needed.
“We know it’s important that we continue to be transparent about our progress—both our successes and the challenges—and the dynamic realities that our company and the broader industry face today,” said Jim Andrew, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer. “Our sustainability journey will not always be linear, but we are focused on doing the work that can both strengthen our business resilience and support a positive impact for the planet.”
PepsiCo’s Positive Choices platform, focused on improving product nutrition by reducing saturated fat, sugar, and sodium while adding more diverse ingredients, remains unchanged. The company reports steady progress toward these goals.
The updates reflect PepsiCo’s strategic pivot toward scalable sustainability outcomes, integrating nearly four years of learning and implementation under pep+. The company acknowledges ongoing external challenges—such as policy delays, infrastructure gaps, and market volatility—but reiterates its commitment to embedding sustainability across its global operations.
“This journey is underpinned by pep+, which is an investment in building a stronger and more resilient business—today and in the future,” Laguarta added.
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