PepsiCo has announced progress against its 2030 Positive Agriculture (pep+) goals, highlighting gains in scaling regenerative agriculture, restorative and protective practices, advancing sustainable sourcing in accordance with its guidelines, and improvements in livelihoods through dedicated programs.
“As we continue work to help advance toward a more resilient and sustainable food system, I’m proud of the notable progress we’re making—particularly in scaling regenerative agriculture, restorative or protective practices and expanding opportunities that help strengthen livelihoods,” said Jim Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer and Executive Vice President, PepsiCo. “Our Positive Agriculture agenda is delivering impact for both people and the planet. While there is more work ahead, this momentum underscores what’s possible through strong collaboration and continuous innovation.”
Scaling regenerative, restorative, and protective agriculture
PepsiCo has expanded regenerative, restorative, and protective practices to 4.7 million acres globally, representing significant progress toward its goal to reach 10 million acres by 2030.
Momentum in 2025 was driven by enhanced farmer engagement and landscape-level innovation, powered by deep, on-the-ground collaboration with farmer-focused partners. Together, PepsiCo and these partners co-designed locally relevant programs, aligned incentives to both environmental and economic outcomes, and supported adoption through technical assistance, peer networks, and data-driven insights. PepsiCo launched Supporting Trusted Engagement and Partnership, (STEP) Up for Agriculture, a collaboration with Unilever and several other large food and beverage companies and retailer customers to help strengthen farmer-facing organizations. Through tailored advisory support and a train-the-trainer model, the initiative aims to build capabilities, advance regenerative practices and support more sustainable supply chains.
Advancing sustainable sourcing
PepsiCo continues to make steady progress toward its goal to sustainably source 90% of its key ingredients and progress volumes (10% or less) that face systemic barriers towards being sustainably sourced in accordance with its guidelines by 2030. Progress toward this goal covers in-scope ingredients and materials greater than 0.01% of annual volume-based supply, for use in wholly owned manufacturing facilities, as well as PepsiCo’s direct purchases on behalf of contract manufacturers and co-packers.3 Progress does not include purchases by joint ventures, franchise bottlers, contract manufacturers and co-packers or unplanned spot purchases.
