The Kantar PoweRanking report asks over 500 retailers to rank manufacturers on a set of criteria ranging from strategy, branding, and leadership, to marketing and supply chain management, among others and for the second year in a row PepsiCo ranked #1 in sustainability.

This year, it was no surprise that retailers valued connection to brands and open communication, as the industry struggled with supply chain issues.

Top-performing manufacturers maintained open communication with their retailers and offered innovative solutions to the shopping experience.

A point of pride for PepsiCo is our continuing leadership in sustainability.

PepsiCo, as a whole, is engaging in an ongoing effort to reduce waste and operate as sustainably as possible, and at Frito-Lay, we take that mission very seriously.

• 100% of the corn and potatoes used to make our products in North America are sustainably sourced.
• We recycle up to 75% of process water in one of our facilities, reducing our water consumption by over 100 million gallons.

PepsiCo and Frito-Lay’s efforts to become net water positive by 2030 are already well underway. But the growing and manufacturing processes aren’t the only places we’re pushing to be more sustainable. We’re incredibly proud of the progress we’re making in reducing waste in our packaging.

• We reuse cardboard packing materials up to 5 times, saving the equivalent of over two million trees each year.

When you have a fleet as big as ours and are committed to sustainability, converting to renewable resources is a no-brainer.

That’s why we’re in the process of converting every single Frito-Lay vehicle to 100% natural gas sourced from renewable resources.

Starting with our Frito-Lay plant in Modesto, California, with the implementation of new technologies in 2020 and 2021, Frito-Lay has reduced Modesto’s fleet absolute greenhouse gas emissions by more than half (53 percent), as well as lowering fleet diesel usage by 78 percent.

We’re always looking for ways to reduce our environmental impact in every corner of our facilities.

• We’ve converted to 100% LED lighting in all our manufacturing facilities. That’s enough energy savings to power stadiums for the next 595 Super Bowls, meaning we’re all set for Super Bowl DCLI.

Our commitment to sustainability starts with production, and runs all the way down to the finished product. Finding wherever we can have a positive impact on the environment is a priority.

• We’re investing in breakthrough packaging technology with the intent to be 100% recyclable, compostable, biodegradable, or reusable by 2025.

We’re honored to once again be recognized for our sustainability efforts. We’re excited to continue our mission of making the world a better place without compromising the quality and availability of the snacks we all love. As PepsiCo continues to push, adapt, and innovate, know that we’ll never quit striving to inspire change for the planet and the people we serve.