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  • Overall approach
    9/14
    • Overarching commitment on deforestation
      4/6
      Deforestation commitment
      Deforestation-Free
      4/6
      "PepsiCo is committed to realizing zero deforestation in our company-owned and operated activities and global supply chains from direct supplier to source by 2020."
      Open source document
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      1/1
      Signatory
      Yes
      1/1
      Tropical Forest Alliance 2020 partner; UN Global Consumer Goods Forum; UN Global Compact; Other intiative
      PepsiCo states it is signatory to the UN Global Consumer Goods Forum, UN Global Compact, the Tropical Forest Alliance 2020 and AIM-Progress.
      Open source document
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      1/1
      Awareness
      Yes
      1/1
      "PepsiCo is committed to realizing zero deforestation in our company-owned and operated activities and global supply chains from direct supplier to source by 2020."
      Open source document
    • Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
      3/3
      LUC emissions target
      Yes
      3/3
      "Our Sustainable Farming Program(SFP) aims to optimise economic, social and environmental on-farm practices and outcomes, including helping decrease Scope 3 GHG emissions during the sourcing of raw materials."
      Open source document
    • Reporting on emissions from land-use change
      0/3
  • Commodity score
    42/86
    • Palm oil
      72/86
      • Commitment Strength
        34/36
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          13/15
          • Commitment details
            Forest-related commitment
            6/8
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Forest-related commitment
            6/8
            Certification schemes mentioned: RSPO
            Type of commitment: Zero deforestation; Certification
            "We are implementing a strategy built on four pillars, reflecting our goal to have a supply chain with no deforestation, no peatland development and no exploitation and our aspiration to deliver this by the end of 2020.[...] Certification of palm oil is part of our strategy, and we are working to source 100% Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) physically certified sustainable palm oil by 2020."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
            Yes
            1/1
            Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
            Yes
            1/1
            "We are implementing a strategy built on four pillars, reflecting our goal to have a supply chain with no deforestation, no peatland development and no exploitation and our aspiration to deliver this by the end of 2020.[...] Certification of palm oil is part of our strategy, and we are working to source 100% Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) physically certified sustainable palm oil by 2020."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all operations
            Yes
            1/1
            Commitment applies to all operations
            Yes
            1/1
            "We are implementing a strategy built on four pillars, reflecting our goal to have a supply chain with no deforestation, no peatland development and no exploitation and our aspiration to deliver this by the end of 2020.[...] Certification of palm oil is part of our strategy, and we are working to source 100% Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) physically certified sustainable palm oil by 2020."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
            Yes
            1/1
            Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
            Yes
            1/1
            "We are implementing a strategy built on four pillars, reflecting our goal to have a supply chain with no deforestation, no peatland development and no exploitation and our aspiration to deliver this by the end of 2020.[...] Certification of palm oil is part of our strategy, and we are working to source 100% Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) physically certified sustainable palm oil by 2020."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
            Yes
            1/1
            Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
            Yes
            1/1
            "We are implementing a strategy built on four pillars, reflecting our goal to have a supply chain with no deforestation, no peatland development and no exploitation and our aspiration to deliver this by the end of 2020.[...] Certification of palm oil is part of our strategy, and we are working to source 100% Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) physically certified sustainable palm oil by 2020."
            Open source document
          • Target date
            2020
            1.2/1.3
            Target date
            2020
            1.2/1.3
            "We are implementing a strategy built on four pillars, reflecting our goal to have a supply chain with no deforestation, no peatland development and no exploitation and our aspiration to deliver this by the end of 2020.[...] Certification of palm oil is part of our strategy, and we are working to source 100% Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) physically certified sustainable palm oil by 2020."
            Open source document
          • Target is quantifiable
            Yes
            1.3/1.3
            Target is quantifiable
            Yes
            1.3/1.3
            "We are implementing a strategy built on four pillars, reflecting our goal to have a supply chain with no deforestation, no peatland development and no exploitation and our aspiration to deliver this by the end of 2020.[...] Certification of palm oil is part of our strategy, and we are working to source 100% Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) physically certified sustainable palm oil by 2020."
            Open source document
        • Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
          11/11
          • Commitment details
            Yes
            4/4
            Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
            Yes
            4/4
            Type of commitment: HCS; Peat
            "In addition to compliance with all applicable legal requirements of each country in which we operate and from which we source palm oil, and building upon the Principles & Criteria of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) PepsiCo requires[...]no conversion of High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests [and] no new development on peat, defined as soil containing greater than 65% organic matter, regardless of depth."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
            Yes
            1/1
            Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
            Yes
            1/1
            "In addition to compliance with all applicable legal requirements of each country in which we operate and from which we source palm oil, and building upon the Principles & Criteria of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) PepsiCo requires[...]no conversion of High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests [and] no new development on peat, defined as soil containing greater than 65% organic matter, regardless of depth."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all operations
            Yes
            1/1
            Commitment applies to all operations
            Yes
            1/1
            "In addition to compliance with all applicable legal requirements of each country in which we operate and from which we source palm oil, and building upon the Principles & Criteria of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) PepsiCo requires[...]no conversion of High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests [and] no new development on peat, defined as soil containing greater than 65% organic matter, regardless of depth."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
            Yes
            1/1
            Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
            Yes
            1/1
            "In addition to compliance with all applicable legal requirements of each country in which we operate and from which we source palm oil, and building upon the Principles & Criteria of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) PepsiCo requires[...]no conversion of High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests [and] no new development on peat, defined as soil containing greater than 65% organic matter, regardless of depth."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
            Yes
            1/1
            Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
            Yes
            1/1
            "In addition to compliance with all applicable legal requirements of each country in which we operate and from which we source palm oil, and building upon the Principles & Criteria of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) PepsiCo requires[...]no conversion of High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests [and] no new development on peat, defined as soil containing greater than 65% organic matter, regardless of depth."
            Open source document
          • Target date
            2020
            1.2/1.3
            Target date
            2020
            1.2/1.3
            "Implementation to 2020" 
            Open source document
          • Target is quantifiable
            Yes
            1.3/1.3
            Target is quantifiable
            Yes
            1.3/1.3
            "In addition to compliance with all applicable legal requirements of each country in which we operate and from which we source palm oil, and building upon the Principles & Criteria of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) PepsiCo requires[...]no conversion of High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests [and] no new development on peat, defined as soil containing greater than 65% organic matter, regardless of depth."
            Open source document
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          11/11
          • Commitment details
            traces to Point of production
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            traces to Point of production
            4/4
            "We continue to strive towards 100% traceability to the mill and plantation in our supply chain [...] PepsiCo is committed to accurate, high-quality traceability data including the validation of self-reported data through independent third-party verification."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
            Yes
            1/1
            Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
            Yes
            1/1
            "We continue to strive towards 100% traceability to the mill and plantation in our supply chain [...] PepsiCo is committed to accurate, high-quality traceability data including the validation of self-reported data through independent third-party verification."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all operations
            Yes
            1/1
            Commitment applies to all operations
            Yes
            1/1
            "We continue to strive towards 100% traceability to the mill and plantation in our supply chain [...] PepsiCo is committed to accurate, high-quality traceability data including the validation of self-reported data through independent third-party verification."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
            Yes
            1/1
            Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
            Yes
            1/1
            "We continue to strive towards 100% traceability to the mill and plantation in our supply chain [...] PepsiCo is committed to accurate, high-quality traceability data including the validation of self-reported data through independent third-party verification."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
            Yes
            1/1
            Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
            Yes
            1/1
            "We continue to strive towards 100% traceability to the mill and plantation in our supply chain [...] PepsiCo is committed to accurate, high-quality traceability data including the validation of self-reported data through independent third-party verification."
            Open source document
          • Target date
            2020
            1.2/1.3
            Target date
            2020
            1.2/1.3
            "Trace 100% of our palm oil to mills and plantations by the end of 2020"
            Open source document
          • Target is quantifiable
            Yes
            1.3/1.3
            Target is quantifiable
            Yes
            1.3/1.3
            "Trace 100% of our palm oil to mills and plantations by the end of 2020"
            Open source document
      • Reporting and Implementation
        27/34
        • Reporting against commitments
          6/6
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Yes
            2/2
            "Achieved 52% RSPO physically certified sustainable palm oil, exceeding our interim target of 50% for 2018."
            Open source document
          • Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
            Yes
            2/2
            "Achieved 52% RSPO physically certified sustainable palm oil, exceeding our interim target of 50% for 2018."
            Open source document
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Yes
            2/2
            In the 2018 PepsiCo Palm Oil Progress Report, progress on commitment implementation in achieving greater traceability is reported numerically. 
            Open source document
        • Reporting is independently verified
          3/4
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            Yes
            1.3/1.3
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Yes
            1.3/1.3
            certification
            "Achieved 52% RSPO physically certified sustainable palm oil, exceeding our interim target of 50% for 2018."
            Open source document
          • Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
            Yes
            1.3/1.3
            Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
            Yes
            1.3/1.3
            certification
            "Achieved 52% RSPO physically certified sustainable palm oil, exceeding our interim target of 50% for 2018."
            Open source document
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/1.3
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/1.3
            other third party verification
            Open source document
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Monitoring and verification of supplier compliance
          Non-specific monitoring statement
          2/4
          Monitoring and verification of supplier compliance
          Non-specific monitoring statement
          2/4
          ""To achieve our long-term vision for a sustainable palm oil industry [...] PepsiCo aims to [...] Proactively assess the risk of noncompliance with our policy and take action to resolve issues when they are found, including implementation of a public grievance mechanism"
          Open source document
        • Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/4
          Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/4
          "We have a number of programs to proactively assess, find, and remediate non-compliances against our SCoC, policies and commitments." 
          Open source document
        • Publishing supplier lists
          Discloses supplier list
          4/4
          Publishing supplier lists
          Discloses supplier list
          4/4
          In 2019, PepsiCo disclosed a list of their palm oil suppliers. 
          Open source document
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes
          4/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes
          4/4
          Both
          "PepsiCo and our suppliers will utilize appropriate grievance mechanisms, including the PepsiCo Speak Up! Hotline." "Our Speak Up Hotline provides anyone with a means to report potential violations of our policies or applicable law."
          Open source document
        • Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Attending & contributing to meetings
          "We will continue to be active members of the Consumer Goods Forum, palm oil working group, AIM-Progress and the Tropical Forest Alliance"
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity
          Full
          4/4
          Report volumes of commodity
          Full
          4/4
          "In 2018, our global purchase of palm oil was approximately 480,000 metric tons (MT)[of which] 52% [was] RSPO physically certified sustainable palm oil"
          Open source document
      • Social Considerations
        12/16
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes
          4/4
          Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes
          4/4
          Pepsico state that they have a "zero tolerance for land displacements of any peoples, in accordance with IFC Performance Standards, including Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)".
          Open source document
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          ILO; Discrimination; Forced Labour; Child Labour; Freedom of association
          Pepsi Co. commit their suppliers to protect their workers' rights to have freedom of association, and to be free from discrimination, forced labour, and child labour. 
          Open source document
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          No commitment
          0/4
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          4/4
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          4/4
            "Work with our suppliers to ensure that these policies are implemented in such a way that supports the inclusion of smallholders."
          Open source document
    • Soy
      16/86
      • Commitment Strength
        0/36
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          0/21
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/10.7
          • Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
            No
            0/1.5
          • Commitment applies to all operations
            No
            0/1.5
          • Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
            No
            0/1.5
          • Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
            No
            0/1.5
          • Target date
            No deadline
            0/2
          • Target is quantifiable
            No
            0/2
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/15
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/5.3
          • Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
            No
            0/1.5
          • Commitment applies to all operations
            No
            0/1.5
          • Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
            No
            0/1.5
          • Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
            No
            0/1.5
          • Target date
            No deadline
            0/2
          • Target is quantifiable
            No
            0/2
      • Reporting and Implementation
        8/34
        • Reporting against commitments
          0/6
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            No
            0/3
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/3
        • Reporting is independently verified
          0/4
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            No
            0/2
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/2
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
          Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
          2020
        • Monitoring and verification of supplier compliance
          Non-specific monitoring statement
          2/4
          Monitoring and verification of supplier compliance
          Non-specific monitoring statement
          2/4
          "We have a number of programs to proactively assess, find, and remediate non-compliances against our SCoC, policies and commitments."
          Open source document
        • Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/4
          Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/4
          "We have a number of programs to proactively assess, find, and remediate non-compliances against our SCoC, policies and commitments."
          Open source document
        • Publishing supplier lists
          No disclosure
          0/4
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes
          4/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes
          4/4
          Both
          "PepsiCo and our suppliers will utilize appropriate grievance mechanisms, including the PepsiCo Speak Up! Hotline." "Our Speak Up Hotline provides anyone with a means to report potential violations of our policies or applicable law."
          Open source document
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Report volumes of commodity
          No reporting
          0/4
      • Social Considerations
        8/16
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes
          4/4
          Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes
          4/4
          Pepsico state that they have a "zero tolerance for land displacements of any peoples, in accordance with IFC Performance Standards, including Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)".
          Open source document
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          ILO; Discrimination; Forced Labour; Child Labour; Freedom of association
          Pepsi Co. commit their suppliers to protect their workers' rights to have freedom of association, and to be free from discrimination, forced labour, and child labour. 
          Open source document
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          No commitment
          0/4
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/4
    • Pulp & Paper
      38/86
      • Commitment Strength
        18/36
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          10/15
          • Commitment details
            Forest-related commitment
            6/8
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Forest-related commitment
            6/8
            Type of commitment: Zero net deforestation
            If Other, specify here: https://www.pepsico.com/docs/album/esg-topics-policies/pepsico-forestry-stewardship-policy-1.pdf?sfvrsn=e8ee0f3d_4
            As part of their zero deforestation commitment, "PepsiCo will source from suppliers that adhere to the followingprinciples [...] no further development on High Carbon Stock (HCS) Forests, no further development on High Conservation Value (HCV) Areas, including High Conservation Value Forests2 and intact forest landscapes, no new conversion of any Peatlands and the use of best management practices for existing operations on Peatland."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
            Yes
            1/1
            Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
            Yes
            1/1
            As part of their zero deforestation commitment, "PepsiCo will source from suppliers that adhere to the followingprinciples [...] no further development on High Carbon Stock (HCS) Forests, no further development on High Conservation Value (HCV) Areas, including High Conservation Value Forests2 and intact forest landscapes, no new conversion of any Peatlands and the use of best management practices for existing operations on Peatland."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all operations
            Yes
            1/1
            Commitment applies to all operations
            Yes
            1/1
            As part of their zero deforestation commitment, "PepsiCo will source from suppliers that adhere to the followingprinciples [...] no further development on High Carbon Stock (HCS) Forests, no further development on High Conservation Value (HCV) Areas, including High Conservation Value Forests2 and intact forest landscapes, no new conversion of any Peatlands and the use of best management practices for existing operations on Peatland."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
            Yes
            1/1
            Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
            Yes
            1/1
            As part of their zero deforestation commitment, "PepsiCo will source from suppliers that adhere to the followingprinciples [...] no further development on High Carbon Stock (HCS) Forests, no further development on High Conservation Value (HCV) Areas, including High Conservation Value Forests2 and intact forest landscapes, no new conversion of any Peatlands and the use of best management practices for existing operations on Peatland."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
            Yes
            1/1
            Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
            Yes
            1/1
            As part of their zero deforestation commitment, "PepsiCo will source from suppliers that adhere to the following principles [...] no further development on High Carbon Stock (HCS) Forests, no further development on High Conservation Value (HCV) Areas, including High Conservation Value Forests2 and intact forest landscapes, no new conversion of any Peatlands and the use of best management practices for existing operations on Peatland."
            Open source document
          • Target date
            No deadline
            0/1.3
            Target date
            No deadline
            0/1.3
            As part of their zero deforestation commitment, "PepsiCo will source from suppliers that adhere to the following principles [...] no further development on High Carbon Stock (HCS) Forests, no further development on High Conservation Value (HCV) Areas, including High Conservation Value Forests2 and intact forest landscapes, no new conversion of any Peatlands and the use of best management practices for existing operations on Peatland."
            Open source document
          • Target is quantifiable
            No
            0/1.3
        • Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
          8/11
          • Commitment details
            Yes
            4/4
            Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
            Yes
            4/4
            Type of commitment: Recycled content
            https://www.pepsico.com/docs/album/esg-topics-policies/pepsico-sustainable-packaging-policy.pdf?sfvrsn=d808643c_4 - weak, but used last year so need to use for continuity
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
            Yes
            1/1
            Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
            Yes
            1/1
            PepsiCo will "increase the use of recycled content or materials from renewable sources".
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all operations
            Yes
            1/1
            Commitment applies to all operations
            Yes
            1/1
            PepsiCo will "increase the use of recycled content or materials from renewable sources".
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
            Yes
            1/1
            Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
            Yes
            1/1
            PepsiCo will "increase the use of recycled content or materials from renewable sources".
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
            Yes
            1/1
            Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
            Yes
            1/1
            PepsiCo will "increase the use of recycled content or materials from renewable sources".
            Open source document
          • Target date
            No deadline
            0/1.3
          • Target is quantifiable
            No
            0/1.3
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/11
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
            No
            0/1
          • Commitment applies to all operations
            No
            0/1
          • Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
            No
            0/1
          • Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
            No
            0/1
          • Target date
            No deadline
            0/1.3
          • Target is quantifiable
            No
            0/1.3
      • Reporting and Implementation
        8/34
        • Reporting against commitments
          0/6
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            No
            0/2
          • Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
            No
            0/2
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/2
        • Reporting is independently verified
          0/4
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            No
            0/1.3
          • Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
            No
            0/1.3
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/1.3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Monitoring and verification of supplier compliance
          Non-specific monitoring statement
          2/4
          Monitoring and verification of supplier compliance
          Non-specific monitoring statement
          2/4
          "We have a number of programs to proactively assess, find, and remediate non-compliances against our SCoC, policies and commitments."
          Open source document
        • Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/4
          Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/4
          "We have a number of programs to proactively assess, find, and remediate non-compliances against our SCoC, policies and commitments."
          Open source document
        • Publishing supplier lists
          No disclosure
          0/4
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes
          4/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes
          4/4
          Both
          "PepsiCo and our suppliers will utilize appropriate grievance mechanisms, including the PepsiCo Speak Up! Hotline". "Our Speak Up Hotline provides anyone with a means to report potential violations of our policies or applicable law."
          Open source document Open source document
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Report volumes of commodity
          No reporting
          0/4
          Report volumes of commodity
          No reporting
          0/4
          1,258,220 Metric tons of paper in packaigng
          Open source document
      • Social Considerations
        12/16
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes
          4/4
          Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes
          4/4
          Pepsico state that they have a "zero tolerance for land displacements of any peoples, in accordance with IFC Performance Standards, including Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)".
          Open source document
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          ILO; Discrimination; Forced Labour; Child Labour; Freedom of association
          Pepsi Co. commit their suppliers to protect their workers' rights to have freedom of association, and to be free from discrimination, forced labour, and child labour. 
          Open source document
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          No commitment
          0/4
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          4/4
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          4/4
          Pepsico commit to "ensure that this [forestry] policy is implemented in such a way that supports the inclusion of smallholders in their supply chains". 
          Open source document
  • Commitment strength
    17/36
    Avg. score
  • Reporting and Implementation
    14/34
    Avg. score
  • Social considerations
    11/16
    Avg. score

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PepsiCo is a global food and beverage company. The company’s products are being sold in more than 200 countries, through famous brands such as Pepsi, Lays, Tropicana, Quaker, Walkers, Starbucks, and Doritos. Products include beverages, snacks, cereals, and biscuits. PepsiCo was among the top five largest food and beverage companies in the world in 2016. The company used 452,743 tonnes of palm oil in 2015. 

Sector
Industry sector 
Packaged food
Segments
Manufacturer
HQ
HQ 
United States
Company Type
Company type 
Public listed
Collective Commitments
Consumer Goods Forum member
New York Declaration on Forests signatory

Top Brands

7up, Baked, Doritos, French Fries, Max, Monster Munch, Naked, Off The Eaten Path, Pepsi, Pepsi Max, Pipers, Quaker, Quaker Oats, Quavers, Scotts, Sensations, Smiths, Snack A Jacks, Sunbites, Tropicana, Walkers, Wotsits, Lay's, Starbucks, Cheetos, Fritos, Sabra, Munchies, Munchos

How we assess the Forest 500

To ensure deforestation free supply chains, companies need to adopt and implement timebound and measurable policies for forest risk commodities.

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