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PepsiCo has committed to avoiding and minimising single-use packaging by the end of 2022. Various strategies such as the use of reusable and refillable bottles and containers, drinks that use concentrates or those that are sold in powder or drop form are intended to help avoid single-use packaging.
The commitment was made as Reaction to a shareholder proposal submitted by As You Sow, in which the The company was asked to report on measures it could take to reduce its dependence on single-use plastic packaging. The focus should be on setting stronger targets for reusable packaging.
„We appreciate the steps PepsiCo has already taken to reduce its use of plastic and are pleased that the company is willing to review its activities and look for further opportunities to reduce its reliance on single-use plastic packaging. We hope that the company will look closely at its ability to increase the use of refillable plastic and glass bottles in key markets.“
Conrad MacKerron, Senior Vice President of As You Sow
Company commits to higher goals
PepsiCo informed As You Sow that it was his Develop target based on careful assessments of system capacity, market opportunities, consumer preferences and other factors will. The company will analyse the scope of the measures it can commit to in the coming months and will announce the scope by the end of the year. In recognition of this significant step by the company As You Sow agreed to withdraw its shareholder proposal.
The commitment follows an announcement made by the company in September 2021, in which it announced new targets for the Reduction in the proportion of virgin plastic per portion by 50 per cent in its global food and beverage portfolio by 2030. The announcement also includes the use of 50 per cent recycled content in its plastic packaging and the global expansion of the SodaStream business following the collaboration with As You Sow.
Source: As You Sow
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