PepsiCo Hits Dual Water Milestones: 100% Replenishment and Adopting the AWS Standard Across Company-Owned Facilities in High Water-Risk Areas

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PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) announced it met two 2025 pep+ water goals on March 19, 2026: 100% replenishment of water used at company-owned sites in high water-risk watersheds and full adoption of the AWS Standard at those facilities. PepsiCo reports nearly 29 billion liters replenished in 2025, third-party assured. The company will sunset these 2025 targets and shift focus to expanded 2030 pep+ ambitions, including replenishment across franchise bottlers, improved water-use efficiency ratios, and reaching 100 million people with safe water access.

Positive

• 100% water replenishment at all company-owned high water-risk sites
• ~29 billion liters replenished in 2025 via 60+ projects
• AWS Standard fully adopted across PepsiCo-owned high water-risk manufacturing sites

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• None.

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Market Context

This announcement highlights PepsiCo achieving 100% water replenishment and full adoption of the AWS...

Analysis

This announcement highlights PepsiCo achieving 100% water replenishment and full adoption of the AWS Standard at company-owned facilities in high water-risk areas, supported by more than 60 projects replenishing nearly 29 billion liters in 2025. These milestones build on a series of strategic updates in recent months, from AI-driven efficiency to product innovation and dividend growth. Investors may watch future disclosures on 2030 pep+ water goals, including efficiency ratios of 1.4 and 1.7 and reaching 100 million people with safe water access.

Key Figures

2025 water replenishment: 100% AWS Standard adoption: 100% Replenishment projects 2025: more than 60 +5 more

8 metrics

2025 water replenishment 100% Water used at company-owned facilities in high water-risk watersheds

AWS Standard adoption 100% All PepsiCo-owned high water-risk manufacturing sites globally

Replenishment projects 2025 more than 60 Active water projects contributing to replenishment in 2025

Water replenished 2025 nearly 29 billion liters Returned to local watersheds in 2025

Colorado project volume 2025 more than 1.3 billion liters Colorado River Watershed (Windy Gap Connectivity Project)

Egypt project volume 2025 more than 725 million liters Nile Watershed "She Feeds the World" initiative

Water-use efficiency target 1.4 liters/liter Beverage sites water-use efficiency ratio goal for 2030 pep+ ambitions

Safe water access goal 100 million people Target population to reach with safe water access

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 17 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Mar 17	Earnings timing update	Neutral	-0.8%	Announced release date and schedule for Q1 2026 financial results.
Mar 04	Product launch	Positive	-0.6%	Launched Gatorade Lower Sugar with 75% less sugar and clean-label positioning.
Feb 04	Dividend increase	Positive	+0.8%	Raised quarterly dividend to $1.4225, marking 54th consecutive annual increase.
Jan 15	Peer earnings call	Neutral	-0.2%	Paylocity scheduled Q2 FY26 earnings call; not directly related to PepsiCo.
Jan 06	AI collaboration	Positive	-0.7%	Announced Siemens/NVIDIA digital twin collaboration with notable throughput and CapEx benefits.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive strategic/product news often saw flat-to-negative next-day moves, while dividend news aligned with a modest gain.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, PepsiCo news has focused on operations, products, and capital returns. A Jan 6 AI and digital twin collaboration with Siemens and NVIDIA reported strong efficiency gains but was followed by a -0.69% move. A Feb 4 dividend increase to $1.4225 per share saw a 0.81% rise. March updates on Gatorade Lower Sugar (-0.6%) and Q1 2026 results timing (-0.77%) drew mild declines. Today’s water stewardship milestones extend this ESG-focused trajectory.

Key Terms

alliance for water stewardship (aws) standard, watershed, wetland restoration, agroforestry, +4 more

8 terms

alliance for water stewardship (aws) standard technical

"to meet the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard at all PepsiCo‑owned"

A voluntary certification that sets requirements for responsible water use, the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard evaluates how organizations measure, manage and share water in a way that protects local communities and ecosystems. For investors, AWS certification signals lower operational and regulatory risk, better long-term access to water-dependent production, and improved social license to operate—similar to a safety rating that helps predict whether a company can reliably keep running in water-stressed areas.

watershed technical

"facilities located in high water-risk watersheds. Reaching 100% water replenishment"

A watershed is a major turning point or event that marks a clear change in direction for a company, industry, or market—like a crossroads after which things do not return to how they were. Investors watch for watersheds because they often signal a shift in growth prospects, risks, or competitive dynamics; spotting one early is like noticing a storm that will redirect a river, allowing investors to adjust positions and expectations.

wetland restoration technical

"through nature-based conservation and wetland restoration projects, water infrastructure"

Wetland restoration is the process of repairing or recreating marshes, swamps and other water-saturated lands so they can hold water, filter pollutants, and support wildlife again—like fixing a sponge so it soaks, cleans and cushions the landscape. Investors care because restored wetlands can reduce flood and cleanup costs, help companies meet environmental rules or earn mitigation credits, and improve long-term property and reputational value.

agroforestry technical

"supporting farmers to plant diverse agroforestry systems — a tapestry of trees"

Agroforestry is the deliberate integration of trees or shrubs with crops and/or livestock on the same land to produce food, timber, or other products while improving soil, water and biodiversity. Investors see it as a way to diversify revenue streams, reduce environmental and climate risk like erosion or drought, and potentially earn income from carbon credits or sustainability premiums—think of it as combining a farm and a small forest to spread risk and value.

drip systems technical

"shift from flood irrigation — a method used for generations — to high-efficiency drip systems."

Drip systems are automated programs that take cash dividends paid to shareholders and use them to buy more shares of the same company instead of sending the cash. Think of it like a snowball that keeps rolling: small dividend payouts are reinvested to gradually increase your ownership, which can speed up compound growth and lower trading costs. For investors, drips matter because they make regular reinvestment simple, boost long‑term returns, and can change share count and average purchase price over time.

net water positive technical

"As we look ahead to 2030, we'll continue striving toward our ambitions — to be Net Water Positive"

Net water positive means a company returns more usable water to the local environment or water system than it withdraws for its operations, often by saving, recycling, or replenishing water sources. Think of it like a household that gives back more water to the neighborhood than it uses. For investors, this signals lower long-term supply and regulatory risk, stronger community relations, and potential cost savings or eligibility for sustainability-linked financing and customer preference.

water-use efficiency technical

"Improving water-use efficiency by reaching average water-use efficiency ratios of 1.4"

Water-use efficiency measures how much useful product or service is produced for each unit of water consumed, like how many pounds of crop, liters of beverage, or units of output a company gets from a gallon of water. Investors care because higher efficiency cuts operating costs, reduces exposure to water shortages and regulations, and can signal better long-term resilience and profitability—think of it as getting more mileage out of a scarce fuel.

irrigation efficiency technical

"supporting training, irrigation efficiency, and economic empowerment programs that help enhance"

Irrigation efficiency measures how effectively water applied to farmland reaches and is used by crops rather than being lost to evaporation, runoff or deep drainage. For investors, higher efficiency means lower water and energy costs, more predictable crop yields and reduced regulatory or reputational risks in water‑stressed regions—similar to using a targeted watering can instead of soaking the whole yard to get better results with less waste.

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 PepsiCo achieved its 2025 pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) goals to replenish 100% of the water it uses and to meet the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard at all PepsiCo‑owned manufacturing sites in high water‑risk areas.

PURCHASE, N.Y., March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In the lead-up to World Water Day, PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) today announced it achieved two of its 2025 pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) water goals:

1. Replenishing 100% of the water used at all company-owned facilities located in high water-risk watersheds. Reaching 100% water replenishment means that for every liter of water PepsiCo uses at these facilities, we are restoring the equivalent amount or more back into natural water resources in that watershed through nature-based conservation and wetland restoration projects, water infrastructure initiatives and on-farm irrigation efficiency efforts.
   
   
2. Fully adopting the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard across every PepsiCo-owned high water-risk manufacturing site globally. The AWS Standard is a globally recognized, voluntary framework for businesses and organizations to measure, manage, and improve their water usage and impacts.

"Water is foundational to our business and the communities where we operate," said Jim Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer, PepsiCo. "Reaching these goals shows what is possible when business strategy, local expertise, and global partnerships come together. This is pep+ in action: delivering real impact for people and ecosystems while building long-term business resilience."

Restoring Watersheds

PepsiCo's replenishment progress is powered by dozens of locally led, community-centered nature-based projects around the world aimed at improving watershed health. Together, these efforts are returning, restoring or preserving the volume of water the company draws from high water-risk areas—improving ecosystem health, strengthening community resilience, and advancing sustainable water management.

In 2025, more than 60 active projects helped replenish nearly 29 billion liters of water back into local watersheds. Examples include:

Colorado – Colorado River Watershed (Windy Gap Connectivity Project)

In collaboration with Trout Unlimited and regional water authorities, PepsiCo is supporting one of Colorado's most significant aquatic connectivity restoration projects, reconnecting segmented parts of the river to return its natural flow. The effort aims to restore wetlands, improve biodiversity, and strengthen water supply reliability for the Denver metro region.

• 2025 Replenishment volume: more than 1.3 billion liters

Dominican Republic – Ozamanizao Watershed (Ozama River Basin Agroforestry Project)

In the Dominican Republic, PepsiCo is working with the Arbor Day Foundation, supporting farmers to plant diverse agroforestry systems — a tapestry of trees and crops that reduce erosion and flooding risks and improve groundwater conditions.

• 2025 Replenishment volume: more than 177 million liters

Egypt – Nile Watershed (She Feeds the World)

In partnership with CARE, PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation are supporting training, irrigation efficiency, and economic empowerment programs that help enhance water use and agricultural resilience, with additional aims to improve crop yields, reduce irrigation costs and improve household nutrition.

• 2025 Replenishment volume: more than 725 million liters

Spain – Segura River Watershed (Segura River Watershed Restoration)

Working with ANSE (Asociación de Naturalistas del Sureste) and community volunteers — including PepsiCo employees — PepsiCo is restoring riverbank ecosystems by removing invasive species and replanting native vegetation. 

• 2025 Replenishment volume: 70 million liters

Türkiye – Gediz & Göksu Watersheds (Irrigation Efficiency Program)
 

In Türkiye, PepsiCo is helping farmers in Izmir, Manisa and Tarsus shift from flood irrigation — a method used for generations — to high-efficiency drip systems.

• 2025 Replenishment volume: nearly 779 million liters

Adopting AWS Standards Across All High Water-Risk Manufacturing Facilities

In 2018, PepsiCo joined the Alliance for Water Stewardship with an aim to adopt the AWS Standard at all company-owned manufacturing facilities in high water-risk regions by the end of 2025, using it as a vehicle for advocacy and to help ensure that freshwater resources in high water-risk locations are available for all water users. AWS adoption has been led by cross-functional teams of PepsiCo associates who have come together to identify local water risks and evaluate opportunities for the facilities to implement good water stewardship practices.

"Water is a fundamental human right, and yet water scarcity remains a significant global challenge, affecting millions around the world," Roberta Barbieri, Global Vice President, Sustainability – Climate and Water, PepsiCo said. "We aim to lead in responsible water stewardship, and we're proud of what we've accomplished so far. But the work doesn't stop here. As we look ahead to 2030, we'll continue striving toward our ambitions — to be Net Water Positive and to live up to our vision that wherever we operate, water resources are more sustainable and more resilient because of our presence."

A Foundation for Future Impact

Reaching 100% replenishment and full AWS adoption at company-owned manufacturing facilities in high water-risk regions strengthens PepsiCo's progress towards its broader pep+ ambitions – including around climate resilience and regenerative agriculture. These water milestones have been assured by a third party. 

PepsiCo will now sunset both of these 2025 water targets and continue to focus on its 2030 pep+ ambitions, which includeⁱ:

• An expanded watershed replenishment goal, aiming to replenish back into the local watershed 100% of the water we use not just in high water-risk PepsiCo owned facilities but also franchise bottler manufacturing facilities.
  
  
• Improving water-use efficiency by reaching average water-use efficiency ratios of 1.4 liters/liter of production in beverages sites and 1.7 liters/kilogram of production in convenient foods sites for 100% of high water-risk PepsiCo and franchise bottler manufacturing facilities.
  
  
• Reach 100 million people with safe water access.

PepsiCo will report on its progress against these goals later this year.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $94 billion in net revenue in 2025, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and drinks, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.  

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that places sustainability at the center of our business strategy, seeking to drive growth and build a stronger, more resilient future for PepsiCo and the communities where we operate. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo. 

Media Contact:
Rachel Kent
Senior Communications Manager pep+
Rachel.Kent@pepsico.com

i PepsiCo pep+ goals calculation methodology: pepsico-2024-calculation-methodology.pdf

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FAQ

What does PepsiCo (PEP) mean by 100% water replenishment in 2025?

It means PepsiCo restores an equivalent or greater volume of water back to local watersheds for every liter used. According to PepsiCo, this was achieved through nature-based conservation, wetland restoration, irrigation efficiency, and local water-infrastructure projects across high water-risk sites.

How much water did PepsiCo (PEP) report replenishing in 2025?

PepsiCo reports replenishing nearly 29 billion liters of water in 2025 across its projects. According to PepsiCo, more than 60 active, locally led projects contributed to this total in high water-risk watersheds globally.

What is the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) adoption PepsiCo (PEP) announced?

PepsiCo adopted the AWS Standard at all company-owned manufacturing sites in high water-risk areas worldwide. According to PepsiCo, AWS provides a voluntary framework to measure, manage, and improve water usage and local water stewardship practices.

Were PepsiCo's 2025 water milestones independently verified?

Yes; PepsiCo's achievement of 100% replenishment and full AWS adoption was third-party assured. According to PepsiCo, independent assurance covered the milestones and validated reported replenishment volumes and adoption status.

What are PepsiCo's next water goals after meeting the 2025 targets?

PepsiCo will target expanded 2030 pep+ ambitions, including replenishing water across franchise bottlers and company sites and improving water-use efficiency ratios. According to PepsiCo, goals also include reaching 100 million people with safe water access by 2030.

How did PepsiCo achieve replenishment in specific regions like Colorado and Türkiye?

PepsiCo supported watershed restoration and irrigation-efficiency projects to return water locally. According to PepsiCo, efforts included river connectivity restoration in Colorado and shifting farmers to high-efficiency drip systems in Türkiye, with site-specific replenishment volumes reported for 2025.