PepsiCo Expands Regenerative Farming to 4.7M Acres, Nears Livelihood Goals
Event summary
- PepsiCo has scaled regenerative, restorative, and protective agriculture practices to 4.7 million acres globally, progressing toward its 10 million-acre goal by 2030.
- The company sustainably sourced 70% of key ingredients in 2025, with an additional 2% actively advancing toward sustainable practices.
- PepsiCo has supported approximately 224,000 livelihoods since 2021, nearing its goal to impact over 250,000 by 2030.
The big picture
PepsiCo's progress reflects broader industry trends toward regenerative agriculture and sustainable sourcing, driven by increasing regulatory pressures and consumer demand for environmentally responsible practices. The company's strategic collaborations aim to accelerate impact at scale, positioning it as a leader in the food and beverage sector's sustainability transformation.
What we're watching
- Scaling Challenges
- Whether PepsiCo can maintain the pace of regenerative agriculture expansion to meet its 2030 target.
- Sourcing Barriers
- How the company will address systemic barriers in sustainably sourcing the remaining 30% of key ingredients.
- Collaborative Impact
- The effectiveness of cross-industry collaborations like STEP Up for Agriculture in driving sustainable supply chain transformations.