PepsiCo Inc
PepsiCo's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, PepsiCo completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
PepsiCo has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  d | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  d | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  d | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  d | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  d | 0000000 |
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Insights into PepsiCo's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PepsiCo amounted to 5,087,192 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PepsiCo decreased by 0.82%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a c
PepsiCo's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are PepsiCo's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of PepsiCo were 3,295,259 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has PepsiCo reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, PepsiCo's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 7.88%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a e
Compared to the previous year (2023), PepsiCo's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.42%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a c
What are PepsiCo's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, PepsiCo reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 171,846 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,791,933 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has PepsiCo reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, PepsiCo's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that PepsiCo 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a e
Compared to the previous year (2023), PepsiCo's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that PepsiCo 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a c
What methodology does PepsiCo use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, PepsiCo reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
PepsiCo's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into PepsiCo's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, PepsiCo reported 26,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. b
The 2024 disclosure of PepsiCo includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 6 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. b
PepsiCo's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are PepsiCo's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, PepsiCo reported total Scope 3 emissions of 26,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). b
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. b
Has PepsiCo reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, PepsiCo's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 58.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. b e
Compared to the previous year (2023), PepsiCo's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 49.95%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. b c
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does PepsiCo disclose?
In 2024, PepsiCo reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. b
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of PepsiCo's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to PepsiCo's Scope 3 emissions were: b
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 12,000,000 tCO₂e (100%)
PepsiCo's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into PepsiCo’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, PepsiCo reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,295,259 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 91,854 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 35.88 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
PepsiCo's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does PepsiCo's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, PepsiCo reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 35.88 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 14.49 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does PepsiCo rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, PepsiCo ranked 23 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places PepsiCo among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into PepsiCo's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, PepsiCo reported a total carbon footprint of 31,087,192 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 45.54% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b c
The largest contributor to PepsiCo's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 83.64% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 10.6%. a b