PepsiCo reports comprehensive emissions data and leads on water stewardship, but weakened climate targets in May 2025—cutting its 2030 reduction goal from 75% to 50% and pushing net-zero to 2050—signals deteriorating commitment. Plastic reduction targets abandoned. Multiple active greenwashing lawsuits challenge recycling claims.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Resource Use & Waste and Controversies & Red Flags (4/10, 5/10).
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Among the 41 major food & beverage (non-meat) brands we've scored, PepsiCo, Inc. is tied =37th of 41, with 1 other.
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PepsiCo is a multinational food and beverage company producing soft drinks, juices, snacks, and plant-based foods across 200+ countries. With 309,000 employees and $91.9B revenue (FY2024), it ranks among the sector's largest players but faces intensifying scrutiny over plastic pollution and target credibility.
Direct beverage competitor facing identical greenwashing lawsuits and plastic pollution accountability.
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View breakdown →Peer snacking company with weaker climate targets but stronger water and land stewardship positioning.
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