PepsiCo Achieves 100% Water Replenishment and AWS Standard Adoption in High-Risk Areas

Event summary

  • PepsiCo achieved its 2025 pep+ goals to replenish 100% of the water used at all company-owned facilities in high water-risk areas.
  • The company adopted the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard across all high water-risk manufacturing sites globally.
  • Over 60 active projects in 2025 replenished nearly 29 billion liters of water back into local watersheds.
  • PepsiCo will now focus on its 2030 pep+ ambitions, including expanded watershed replenishment and improving water-use efficiency.

The big picture

PepsiCo's achievement aligns with the growing trend of corporations integrating sustainability into core business strategies. The adoption of the AWS Standard and 100% water replenishment demonstrate a strategic shift towards long-term resilience in water-scarce regions. This move positions PepsiCo as a leader in responsible water management, potentially influencing industry standards and regulatory expectations.

What we're watching

Execution Risk
Whether PepsiCo can sustain its water replenishment efforts while expanding goals to include franchise bottler facilities.
Regulatory Compliance
How evolving water regulations may impact PepsiCo's future sustainability targets.
Industry Benchmarking
The pace at which other consumer goods companies adopt similar water stewardship standards.