PepsiCo Romania reaches 80% in hybrid vehicles, driving progress toward the company’s net zero goal

PepsiCo, a global leader in the food and beverage industry, announces 80% of its fleet has transitioned to hybrid vehicles, marking significant progress in line with the company’s goal to achieve net-zero emissions in its global operations by 2040. As part of pep+ (PepsiCo Positive), this fleet transition was initiated in 2019 to address the impacts of climate change and help drive positive change to benefit our business, people and planet.

“In PepsiCo’s journey towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, integrating a hybrid fleet in Romania represents a significant contribution to reducing our carbon footprint. By electrifying our fleet we’re helping to lower emissions moving forward, while gaining valuable insights into the infrastructure, charging, and training needed to succeed. Choosing the right partner is essential, and Toyota Hybrid stands out with its intelligent technology designed for efficiency and performance“, said Daniel Drăgușin, Supply Chain Director, PepsiCo Romania.

Currently, PepsiCo Romania’s hybrid vehicle fleet consists of nearly 450 Toyota Corolla and Toyota Yaris hybrid cars, serving as a striking example of efficiency in reducing CO2 emissions. For instance, the new Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid (2022) stands out with WLTP CO2 emissions of only 101.0 g/km, while the Toyota Yaris 1.5 Eco HYB (2021) impresses with WLTP CO2 emissions of just 87.0 g/km. Additionally, PepsiCo supported the installation of 18 charging stations at two plant locations in Romania, including 12 normal AC (alternating current) charge units and six fast DC (direct current) charge units, and introduced the use of an advanced GPS system to help enable the reduction of travel distances, monitor fuel consumption, and minimize the risks of traffic accidents.

“Toyota is a pioneer in hybrid technology and a brand renowned for reliability, and we are thrilled that PepsiCo Romania has chosen a Toyota Hybrid fleet. Together, we are heading towards Beyond Zero, the plan of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) for a future that goes beyond zero emissions, bringing benefits for the environment and mobility for all”, stated Mirela Grigore, Head of Digital Marketing, Toyota Romania.

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According to Toyota data and guidance, by the year end, PepsiCo anticipates a 15% reduction in CO2 emissions generated by its vehicle fleet in Romania compared to 2022, and a 46% decrease from the 2015 baseline. Looking ahead, plans for 2024 involve continued investments in infrastructure and the installation of new charging stations at PepsiCo locations to support the growing hybrid fleet.

To learn more about PepsiCo’s journey to net-zero and its fleet transformation, please refer to our 2022 ESG Summary.