Pepsico - Case study: Cutting CO2 emissions

PepsiCo is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by decreasing overall energy usage in its factories and boosting its use of renewable energy.

Since 2008 PepsiCo has increased to 16% the proportion of renewable electricity within its total energy usage. Its Quaker factory in Cupar, for instance, is buying 100% renewable electricity and is exploring Combined Heat and Power solutions too.

PepsiCo has also reduced energy usage by 11.8% since 2008 thanks to its investment in new technologies, reducing waste as well as educating and empowering employees.

The company's Walkers factory in Leicester reduced its energy use by 15% in 2008 – contributing to a 9,000 tonnes reduction in CO2 emissions at the site. To reduce energy usage further the company is currently investing in more efficient gas combustion technologies for the factory.

top

More Information