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Pepsi
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45
Overall
Low confidence
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10 evidence signals
4/8 dimensions with data
Sources: EthicScan Analysis, EthicScan Boycott Database, EthicScan Company Database
Last updated: 2026-01-12
Dimension scores
4 measured
Labor
47
Environment
31
Animal Welfare
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Transparency
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Corporate Conduct
42
Geopolitical Ethics
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Health
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Community
50
Key explanations
10 signals
AI Analysis ›
Pepsi, a product of PepsiCo, may have several ethical concerns, including environmental impact and health-related issues, but the company has also made efforts to improve its sustainability and social responsibility. The product's ingredients, such as high fructose corn syrup and caramel color, may be of concern to some consumers. Additionally, PepsiCo's global supply chain and manufacturing processes may have labor and environmental implications.
  • high sugar content
  • potential environmental impact of packaging and manufacturing
  • labor concerns in supply chain, particularly in countries such as Mexico and China
  • use of high fructose corn syrup and other potentially unhealthy ingredients
  • PepsiCo's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and water usage
  • implementation of sustainable agriculture practices in some supply chains
  • diversity and inclusion initiatives within the company
Labor ›
1 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: PepsiCo (Labor score: 50)
Environment ›
2 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: PepsiCo (Environment score: 40)
  • Reported concern: Plastic pollution (impacts score by -10)
Animal Welfare ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Transparency ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Corporate Conduct ›
5 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: PepsiCo (Corporate Conduct score: 45)
  • Reported concern: Water usage
  • Reported concern: Palm oil sourcing
  • Positive: Sustainability goals
  • Positive: Diverse product portfolio
Geopolitical Ethics ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Health ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Community ›
1 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: PepsiCo (Community score: 50)
About This Score ›
Based on 10 data points. Confidence: 45%. Higher confidence = more data available.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
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Important
This report is conservative and evidence-weighted. If public data is limited, confidence is lower. EthicScan does not evaluate people, and it does not build behavioral profiles.
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