The Stockholm Industry Water Award jury recognised PepsiCo’s efforts to increase water efficiency. The global food and beverage company conserved nearly 16 billion litres of water in 2011, from a 2006 baseline, through the application of water saving equipment and technologies, creative recycling and re-use, and by deploying a water management system throughout its manufacturing facilities.

Award Committee Member and Director of Water Projects at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Dr. Joppe Cramwinckel, said: “PepsiCo has set and achieved a high standard for its own operations, and has demonstrated that responsible water use makes good business sense.”

The honourary award was presented to PepsiCo at a ceremony today that took place during the World Water Week in Stockholm. Ms. Indra Nooyi, Chairman and CEO of Pepsico said, “PepsiCo is honored to accept this award from the Stockholm Industry Water Award Jury. This prestigious award is validation of our water conservation efforts. Reducing our water usage drives cost reductions and reduces our overall environmental footprint, and so we’re innovating to make the most of every drop of water used. These water reduction efforts are part of our overall Performance with Purpose strategy, which includes our promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages for local tastes; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment by conserving energy and water and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for associates; and to respect, support and invest in the local communities where the company operates.”

Read more about PepsiCo winning the award here.

About the Stockholm Industry Water Award

The Stockholm Industry Water Award honours the business sector’s contribution to sustainable water management. It recognises improved performance in production processes, new products, and management, as well as innovative approaches in water and wastewater process technologies which together help to improve the world water situation. The Award was established in 2000 by the Stockholm International Water Institute in collaboration with the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Nominations for the 2013 Award are accepted until November 1, 2012. Visit www.siwi.org/siwa.

The Stockholm Industry Water Award jury recognised PepsiCo’s efforts to increase water efficiency. The company conserved nearly 16 billion litres of water in 2011, from a 2006 baseline, through the application of water saving equipment and technologies, creative recycling and re-use, and by deploying a water management system throughout its manufacturing facilities.

- PepsiCo has set and achieved a high standard for its own operations, and has demonstrated that responsible water use makes good business sense, the jury said.

PepsiCo’s water commitment has not stopped at the factory walls. By assisting farmers in growing more water efficient crops, implementing better agricultural practices and irrigation techniques, and by supporting watershed management initiatives, PepsiCo has saved water all along its agricultural supply chain. In 2009, PepsiCo was among the first large companies in the world to recognise and to formally adopt the human right to water. The company has established numerous public-private partnerships and collaborations, which have increased access to safe water and sanitation services around the globe.

- PepsiCo is incredibly proud to win this prestigious award. As a global food and beverage company, we take a comprehensive approach to water stewardship throughout our supply chain and operations. Agricultural water conservation is a critical element in the water/food security nexus, and our stewardship efforts are crucial in securing a resilient supply chain for our business and helping the communities where we operate to thrive. We are proud to work with a variety of exceptional partners that help us reach aggressive water stewardship goals. We thank the Stockholm Industry Water Award jury for this recognition, said Rich Delaney, Senior Vice President of Operations for PepsiCo.

PepsiCo will receive the Stockholm Industry Water Award on August 28 at a ceremony during the World Water Week in Stockholm.

About the Stockholm Industry Water Award
The Stockholm Industry Water Award honours the business sector’s contribution to sustainable water management. It recognises improved performance in production processes, new products, and management, as well as innovative approaches in water and wastewater process technologies which together help to improve the world water situation. The Award was established in 2000 by the Stockholm International Water Institute in collaboration with the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Nominations for next year’s Award are accepted until November 1, 2012. Visit www.siwi.org/siwa .

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Photos: click the images to get the high-res file. Photo credit: PepsiCo

At the Casa Grande, Arizona, Frito-Lay facility, a state-of-the-art water filtration and purification system recycles and reuses approximately 80 % of the process water used in production.

Potato farmer in India harvesting crops as a result of PepsiCo’s agriculture and water conservation efforts. 2010

PepsiCo India – Community rainwater harvesting initiative in Nelamangala. 2010

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