PLANO, TX — Snack leader announced it will deploy over 700 electric delivery vehicles in the US by the end of this year. The electric vehicles are expected to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by 7,052 metric tons each year, which is comparable to 1,533 passenger cars.
This investment, in addition to regenerative agriculture advancements, packing innovation, water-saving technologies and more, embodies the company’s progress toward its long-term strategic transformation initiative, PepsiCo Positive (pep+).
“Our mission is to create more smiles and a brighter future with every bite,” said Steven Williams, CEO of PepsiCo Foods North America. “As a collective of America’s most beloved brands, we have the unique opportunity to create a real impact by boldly innovating the way food is grown, made and shared.”
With increased attention and consumer interest in sustainability, Frito-Lay is using its position as a leading snack brand to create change.
“Frito-Lay’s beloved brands have made millions of people smile for almost a century. We see it as a great opportunity to ensure our business contributes positively to the world,” said David Allen, VP and chief sustainability officer at PepsiCo Foods North America. “From how our potatoes and corn are grown to how we make, transport, and sell our products, Frito-Lay will continue to leverage our scale to create real positive impact for people and our planet.”
Frito-Lay plays a significant role in the pep+ sustainability goals. The addition of the electric vehicles accelerates the progress of the initiative’s positive value chain pillar, which includes the introduction of zero- and near-zero emission vehicles across the US to achieve the net-zero emissions goal by 2040.
“The introduction of electric vehicles throughout our owned fleet and that of our partners is in direct support of our commitment to building a circular and inclusive value chain,” said Laura Maxwell, SVP of supply chain at PepsiCo Foods North America. “At our Modesto, CA, plant, we have reduced our greenhouse gas emissions by 91% from direct fleet operations, and we look forward to scaling that as we add electric vehicles throughout the country.”
