PepsiCo Inc
PepsiCo's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into PepsiCo's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PepsiCo amounted to 5,129,000 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PepsiCo decreased by 3.51%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
PepsiCo's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are PepsiCo's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of PepsiCo were 3,377,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has PepsiCo reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, PepsiCo's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 5.6%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), PepsiCo's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are PepsiCo's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, PepsiCo reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 304,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 1,752,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
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.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does PepsiCo use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, PepsiCo reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, PepsiCo reported 51,949,737 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of PepsiCo includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 12 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.
PepsiCo's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are PepsiCo's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, PepsiCo reported total Scope 3 emissions of 51,949,737 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 97.15% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.85% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has PepsiCo reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, PepsiCo's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 17.3%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), PepsiCo's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that PepsiCo 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does PepsiCo disclose?
In 2023, PepsiCo reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of PepsiCo's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to PepsiCo's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 39,745,044 tCOâ‚‚e (76.51%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 7,018,552 tCOâ‚‚e (13.51%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,726,362 tCOâ‚‚e (3.32%)
PepsiCo's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into PepsiCo's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, PepsiCo reported a total carbon footprint of 57,078,737 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.66% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to PepsiCo's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.01% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 5.92%.