PepsiCo targets 100% renewable power for US operations this year

PepsiCo has announced plans to achieve 100% renewable electricity for its US direct operations this year. The US is the company’s largest market and accounts for nearly half of its total global electricity consumption. PepsiCo’s efforts in the US build on its progress in switching to renewable electricity around the world. Nine countries in PepsiCo’s European direct operations already meet 100% of their electricity demand from renewable sources. In 2018, 76% of the electricity needs of the PepsiCo Mexico foods business were delivered via wind energy. “We have entered a decade that will be critical for the future of our planet’s health,” said Ramon Laguarta, PepsiCo CEO. “PepsiCo is pursuing 100% renewable electricity in the US because the severe threat that climate change poses to the world demands faster and bolder action from all of us.”