PepsiCo has released its Positive Agriculture Agenda, which aims to shrink its carbon footprint and eliminate an estimated 3 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade.
This will help to provide better food accessibility, economic opportunities, and allow PepsiCo as a leading food and beverage company to source 100% of its its key ingredients sustainably. Working with smallholder farmers, women, and minorities, the company aims to improve the livelihoods of vulnerable farming communities in the US.
By working with the World Wildlife Fund and the World Economic Forum, PepsiCo’s goal is to introduce and promote a globally accepted standard for regenerative agriculture and fulfil its responsibility to drive meaningful change.
Regenerative Farming Initiatives
PepsiCo’s Positive Agriculture Agenda Promotes Positive Change
Trend Themes
1. Regenerative Farming Innovations - Opportunities for developing new technologies that can improve farming practices to support sustainable agriculture.
2. Sustainable Sourcing - Opportunities for developing circular supply chains and partnering with smallholder farmers, minorities, and women in vulnerable farming communities.
3. Carbon Footprint Reduction - Opportunities for developing new and innovative solutions for reducing carbon emissions across the agriculture value chain.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can explore sustainable sourcing practices and regenerative agriculture practices to reduce carbon emissions, and keep pace with consumer demand for eco-friendly products.
2. Sustainability Consulting - The sustainability consulting industry can play an important role in working with companies to develop and implement sustainable agricultural practices and develop supply chain management.
3. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can develop and promote clean energy solutions for the agriculture sector and collaborate with companies in the food and beverage industry to reduce their carbon footprint.