"PepsiCo is consistently named one of the top global plastic polluters. Despite pledges to reduce virgin plastic, the company has been heavily criticized by environmental groups for its slow progress and reliance on single-use packaging."

Source: Break Free From Plastic

"As a leading producer of sugary drinks (Pepsi, Mountain Dew) and salty snacks (Lay's, Doritos), the company is at the center of the global debate on obesity, with its products targeted by soda taxes and health advocates."

Source: World Health Organization

"PepsiCo's beverage operations require immense amounts of water, leading to significant controversy and protests in water-scarce regions, particularly in India and North America."

Source: Water Scarcity Reports

"The company has been criticized by groups like Greenpeace and Rainforest Action Network for its use of palm oil in its supply chain, which is linked to widespread deforestation and labor abuses in Southeast Asia."

Source: Rainforest Action Network

"Following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, PepsiCo was criticized for being slower than many other Western companies to suspend the sale of its major brands in Russia, continuing to sell some "essential" goods."

Source: Reuters

"Like its competitors, PepsiCo faces ongoing scrutiny over its marketing practices, particularly those seen as targeting children and promoting unhealthy consumption habits."

Source: Public Health Journals

"While his signature "pep+" initiative has been praised for its ambition, some critics label it as a form of "greenwashing"—a corporate PR effort to distract from the company's core negative environmental and health impacts."

Source: Corporate Accountability Groups