PepsiCo has met two of its water sustainability targets, reporting full water replenishment at high-risk sites and adoption of a global water stewardship standard across its operations, according to company disclosures.

The company said it has replenished 100% of the water used at its company-owned facilities located in high water-risk watersheds. For every litre of water consumed at these sites, an equivalent amount or more has been returned to local water systems through conservation, infrastructure and agricultural efficiency projects.

The Alliance for Water Stewardship standard have been implemented across all such facilities. The framework is used to measure and manage water use and assess environmental and community impact.

These targets were part of the company’s 2025 sustainability goals.The announcement was made ahead of World Water Day.The milestones are linked to a broader plan to become “net water positive” by 2030, meaning the company aims to replenish more water than it consumes.

Water replenishment efforts include wetland restoration, watershed conservation, irrigation efficiency programmes and infrastructure investments. These projects are focused on regions identified as having high water stress, where industrial use can add pressure on limited resources.

The company operates in multiple water-stressed regions globally, where water availability is affected by climate change, population growth and industrial demand. In these areas, water use by large manufacturers has faced increased scrutiny from regulators and local communities.

The approach links operational water use with basin-level restoration projects. Outcomes depend on local conditions and long-term monitoring. Water replenishment accounting measures volume returned, but may not fully reflect differences in timing, location or water quality.

The AWS standard provides a structured framework for water management, but it remains voluntary. It sets guidance on governance and usage without mandating uniform performance outcomes across all sites.

The company said future targets will expand beyond company-owned facilities to include franchise bottling operations. Plans also include improving water-use efficiency and increasing access to safe water in water-stressed regions.

Water risk is becoming a key issue for global supply chains, particularly in agriculture and food production. Companies are placing greater emphasis on measurable outcomes and verification of environmental impact.