GENERAL18 Sept 2026
Sustainability programme drives growth, India key to expansion: PepsiCo
PepsiCo says its 'PepsiCo Positive' sustainability plan is driving growth, and India is a key market for it. In India, the company works with about 36,000 farmers across 14 states and buys all its chip-grade potatoes locally. Its Pune plant cut water use by over 90 per cent. It also follows Extended Producer Responsibility, or EPR, packaging rules.
Key Statutory Highlights
- PepsiCo has extended regenerative, restorative and protective farming practices to 4.7 million acres across more than 60 countries.
- In India, PepsiCo engages around 36,000 farmers across 14 states and sources 100 per cent of its chip-grade potatoes locally.
- PepsiCo's Pune facility has cut water use by more than 90 per cent, and biomass now accounts for 97 per cent of PepsiCo India's fuel mix.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you supply packaged goods or farm produce, check your own packaging and EPR compliance position and speak to your CA or compliance advisor about what applies to your business.
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