PepsiCo India Achieves Major Water Restoration Milestone
In a significant move to mark World Water Day, PepsiCo India has reaffirmed its commitment to water stewardship by announcing the replenishment of 1.48 billion litres of water in 2025. This achievement underscores the company's dedicated focus on sustainable water resource management and its broader environmental goals.
Integrated Water Stewardship Approach
Aligned with its 'Partnership of Progress' philosophy, PepsiCo India's water stewardship strategy is built on three core pillars: improving water-use efficiency, replenishing local water sources, and enabling safe water access for communities. These efforts are driven through the Sustainable Water Resource Development and Management (SWRDM) program and community-focused Safe Water Access & WASH initiatives, implemented in collaboration with partners like Alternative Development Initiatives (ADI) and Pandit Jagat Ram Memorial FORCE Trust.
Watershed-Based Interventions and Community Impact
The SWRDM program employs a science-led, watershed-based approach to groundwater recharge, with key interventions in regions such as Channo (Punjab), Pune (Maharashtra), and Kosi (Uttar Pradesh). Through geo-hydrological planning and the construction of rainwater harvesting structures, the program aims to enhance water availability while supporting local ecosystems and agricultural communities. These initiatives have empowered over 89,000 community members by improving water access, promoting sustainable agriculture, and strengthening climate-resilient livelihoods through SHG formation, improved farming practices, and drought mitigation efforts.
Expanding Safe Water Access Programs
Complementing these watershed efforts, PepsiCo India continues to advance community safe water access and sanitation programs. In partnership with FORCE Trust, the company is expanding its Water & WASH initiatives, building on successes in Mathura where safe water access has transformed multiple villages. The program is now set to reach 100,000 residents across 30 villages, further amplifying its impact on rural water security.
Leadership Insights and Future Commitments
Yashika Singh, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Sustainability Head at PepsiCo India and South Asia, emphasized the company's holistic approach: "Water stewardship is central to our sustainability efforts, focused on using less, reusing more, and replenishing what we use." She highlighted the 2025 achievement of replenishing 1.48 billion litres of water, recharging groundwater in key locations, and positively impacting over 89,000 people. Through collaborative partnerships, PepsiCo India aims to turn intent into lasting, inclusive solutions.
Through its integrated approach combining infrastructure development, community engagement, and scientific water management, PepsiCo India is advancing water stewardship while contributing to improved livelihoods, agricultural resilience, and greater community participation in managing local water resources. The company remains committed to scaling these efforts through strong partnerships and innovative solutions, ensuring meaningful impact for both people and the planet.
