PepsiCo is doubling down on its environmental commitments with a series of watershed replenishment projects across the U.S., aimed at supporting ecosystems, protecting communities, and sustaining agriculture in water-stressed regions. In 2024, the company invested over $1.8 million into four targeted initiatives designed to restore natural water flow, protect wildlife habitats, and support climate resilience.

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In California’s Sacramento Valley, PepsiCo is backing the reconnection of 15 miles of side channels to 7,000 acres of historic floodplain habitat through the Feather River Floodplain Restoration Project. The initiative is expected to replenish 150 million gallons of water per year, improve flood safety for local communities, and bolster habitats for species like the imperiled salmon.

In Texas, PepsiCo’s support of the Edwards Aquifer Authority’s Groundwater Conservation Program aims to reduce agricultural water use and associated emissions—helping to preserve critical aquatic ecosystems while cutting costs for farmers. Meanwhile, in Colorado’s Upper Fraser River, a separate partnership with Trout Unlimited is projected to restore 473 million gallons of annual flow by improving fish habitats and natural river dynamics. Together, these region-specific initiatives reflect PepsiCo’s broader pep+ goal of becoming net water positive by 2030, pairing ecological restoration with measurable impact in the communities where it operates.

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