PepsiCo, Inc.

Lobbying Transparency

Overall Transparency Score: 60 (Aligned)

Direct Lobbying Transparency
Area Transparency Score
Direct Policy Lobbying PepsiCo has clearly specified the policies being lobbied, including the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, Farm Bill, Fit for 55 policy package, Regulatory framework for the certification of carbon removals, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and others. 66
Lobbying Mechanism PepsiCo has disclosed both the specific lobbying mechanisms (engaging through trade associations, public consultations, direct submissions, and meetings) and the target entities (European Commission, US Congress, etc.). 69
Policy Outcomes Sought PepsiCo has outlined the government policy outcomes it aims to achieve through its lobbying efforts, such as packaging circularity and reusability with GHG emissions reduction, support for the Farm Bill principles, alignment with the EU Climate Law, and establishment of profitable business models for sustainable farming practices. 61
Trade Association Lobbying Transparency
Area Transparency Score
Trade Association Influence PepsiCo has provided some detail on how they are trying to influence the policy of the trade associations, including the mechanisms used and the outcomes sought, such as changing the trade associations' positions on climate-related legislation. 66
Trade Association lobbying consistency PepsiCo has described its broad consistency with the trade associations' policy lobbying positions and has provided specific details on its consistency with at least one trade association's lobbying position. 43
Trade Association policy lobbying PepsiCo has disclosed the trade associations they are part of and detailed at least one of the trade associations' lobbying positions. They have also disclosed at least one policy or legislative outcome the trade association sought to influence, such as legislation on energy efficiency and the EU Circular Economy package. 39
Lobbying Governance
Area Transparency Score
Good Lobbying Governance PepsiCo has disclosed a clear governance process to ensure direct and indirect climate lobbying alignment. They have specified the teams responsible for developing policy positions and managing relationships with external stakeholders, including trade associations. The coordination with business units and the Sustainability Office ensures alignment with their overall climate strategy. 75
Disclosure Inconsistencies
Category Public Statement Inconsistency