|
We have challenged ourselves to reduce the electricity we use by 20% and to cut fuel consumption by 25%, both by 2015. While we set these goals for our company-owned and operated facilities, we are also encouraging our independent bottlers to set similar goals for their own operations and are supporting their efforts by sharing best practices and expertise.
When it comes to energy and climate change, we're focused on the areas where we can make the largest impact:
Water
- Pepsi bottlers in Canada are doing their part to conserve water resources; the Pepsi Bottling Group reduced water required for each litre of production by 6.5% in 2008.
- Gatorade brand continues to implement innovative technologies across its plants in a strong effort towards optimal water efficiency solutions.
- New technologies such as waterless rinsing in beverage manufacturing are being implemented in order to save thousands of gallons of water.
Energy
- New Pepsi branded refrigeration equipment is Energy Star rated and 54% more efficient than older models.
- We have implemented anti-idling and speed-limiting systems throughout PepsiCo Canada's large delivery fleet.
Packaging
We offer our beverages in a variety of packages, each carefully designed to deliver convenience and appeal to our consumers while protecting the integrity of our beverages and minimizing environmental impact throughout the package's life-cycle. We are making changes to minimize the impact of our packaging on the environment, including such things as:
- We use on-site bottle blowing production in Toronto, Montreal and Winnipeg which dramatically reduces fuel and electricity use.
- We are converting our non-carbonated 591 mL PET bottles to lighter-weight bottles thereby reducing our plastic use by 20%.
- On average, our aluminium cans contain 41% recycled content.
- All of our PET and aluminum beverage packages are 100% recyclable.
- We produce in containers that are recyclable and designed to fit into the diverse waste systems in place in Canada.
- Our Naked Juice brand will be produced using only 100% recycled materials by 2010.
We employ these principles not only for our bottles and cans, but also for the "secondary" packaging (i.e. pallets, boxes, shrink wrap and trays) that we use to protect, transport and display our beverages.
GE Water and Process Technologies awarded The Pepsi Bottling Group, Mississauga Plant, the 2008 Return on Environmental Leadership Award for demonstrating and improving our company's environmental and operating performance.
In addition, we are working to help ensure Canadians properly dispose of packaging after they enjoy our beverages. Our Aquafina brand is leading the way by labelling packages to help educate Canadians about their proper disposal and by promoting recycling in our communities.
Our Aquafina brand Community Recycling Initiative supports on-the-ground recycling at large-scale public events to help community organizers keep parklands and public spaces green.
Within Mississauga, home to both PepsiCo Canada's head offices, we support the City in establishing its first Parks Recycling Program. Over 500 of its most visited public spaces are now equipped with massive recycling bins. Over 10 tonnes of recycling materials have been collected.
For more information about PepsiCo Beverages Canada's environmental sustainability efforts, please visit:
|
Share
facebook
Linked In
MySpace
Digg
twitter
Baidu
Print
RSS |
Site Map |
Terms of Use |
Privacy Policy |
All trade-marks are owned or used under licence by PepsiCo Canada ULC © 2010
