Purchase, NY (September 4, 2008) – PepsiCo (www.pepsico.com/NYSE: PEP), has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index, (DJSI World and DJSI North America) in recognition of the company's economic, environmental and social performance. This is the third time PepsiCo has been named as a member of the North America Index and the second time named a member of the World Index.
The DJSI World Index identifies those companies that exemplify leadership in sustainability among the leading 10 percent of the world's top 2,500 companies. The DJSI North America Index identifies those companies that exemplify leadership in sustainability among the largest 600 North American companies. Launched in 1999, the DJSI is the first global index tracking the financial performance of the leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide.
Inclusion is based on a wide variety of criteria including climate change strategies, human resources development, knowledge management, stakeholder relations and corporate governance.
“Acting as a force of good in the world is at the very core of our values,” said Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo chairman and CEO. “ PepsiCo is committed to achieving business and financial success while leaving a positive imprint on society – delivering what we call Performance with Purpose. This recognition is the direct result of the personal commitment of thousands of people across PepsiCo working to operate in a responsible manner and address critical challenges facing our world.”
Of note, the World Index reported that PepsiCo held the industry's leading score for corporate governance, code of conduct and compliance, and brand management.
PepsiCo strives to continuously improve its environmental programs and find solutions to its environmental challenges. In 2007, for example, the company and its bottlers saved nearly 1.5 billion gallons of water through conservation programs and made a landmark purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates.
More information about the DJSI can be found at http://www.sustainability-indexes.com .
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP ) is one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, with 2007 annual revenues of more than $39 billion. The company employs approximately 185,000 people worldwide, and its products are sold in approximately 200 countries. Its principal businesses include: Frito-Lay snacks, Pepsi-Cola beverages, Gatorade sports drinks, Tropicana juices and Quaker foods. The PepsiCo portfolio includes 18 brands that generate $1 billion or more each in annual retail sales. PepsiCo's commitment to sustainable growth, defined as Performance with Purpose, is focused on generating healthy financial returns while giving back to communities the company serves. This includes meeting consumer needs for a spectrum of convenient foods and beverages, reducing the company's impact on the environment through water, energy and packaging initiatives, and supporting its employees through a diverse and inclusive culture that recruits and retains world-class talent. As a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America ), PepsiCo is a recognized leader in sustainability. For more information, please visit www.pepsico.com .