PepsiCo

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Global drinks giant doubles interim emissions goal and pledges to become net zero emission business by 2040

The goal is a marked acceleration of targets previously announced by the firm, reflecting technological innovations and market development in the use of recycled plastics

With the launch of the US branch of the Plastics Pact the case for corporates to step up their plastic waste reduction efforts are becoming clearer than ever

The move makes it the only UK juice or smoothie brand using 100 per cent recycled plastic packaging, manufacturer PepsiCo claims

Tearfund estimates that the open burning of companies’ plastic products in six focus countries spews roughly 4.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent into the atmosphere each year.

Drinks giant developed new policy in partnership with the Rainforest Action Network and the International Labor Rights Forum (ILRF) In bid to guard against deforestation and labour rights abuses

Move will see the US join nine European countries where PepsiCo already meets 100 per cent of its direct electricity needs with renewable electricity

Collaboration spearheaded by WWF to focus on boosting recycling infrastructure and public awareness campaigns in the US

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