Pepsi takes aim at CO2, water, and packaging with $1bn green bond

Michael Holder
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US food and drinks giant prices first ever green bond in support of its recently announced sustainability goals

PepsiCo has priced its first ever green bond at $1bn, with proceeds from the issuance aimed at funding the food and drink giant's sustainability drive to slash greenhouse gas emissions, packaging waste,...

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