PepsiCo Refines pep+ Goals to Boost Sustainability Impact
Slice of Agriculture Team
May 29, 2025
Key highlights
- Expanded regenerative agriculture target to 10 million acres by 2030
- Net zero emissions by 2050, aligned with SBTi 1.5°C trajectory
- Refined packaging strategy, focusing on high-impact markets
- Enhanced water-use efficiency goals, maintaining net water positive aim
- Transparency and adaptability central to PepsiCo’s ESG approach
Notable Quotes
“ Our goals must evolve with us to keep our ambition and to deliver on our long-term vision. ”
Ramon Laguarta, Chairman and CEO at PepsiCo
“ We are focused on doing the work that can both strengthen our business resilience and support a positive impact for the planet. ”
Jim Andrew, EVP and Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo
Why This Matters
PepsiCo’s refinement of its pep+ sustainability goals underscores the company’s commitment to aligning its business model with long-term environmental and social impacts. By adapting its targets to scientific guidance and real-world challenges, such as regulatory shifts and infrastructure limitations, PepsiCo demonstrates leadership in integrating sustainability into corporate strategy. These changes aim not only to bolster business resilience but also to accelerate systemic change in critical areas like agriculture, packaging, and climate—an approach that can serve as a blueprint for other global corporations pursuing sustainable transformation.
