Authorized Independent Bottlers

Authorized Independent Bottlers refer to a network of independent companies licensed to produce, bottle, and distribute PepsiCo beverages in designated regions. These companies operate autonomously while following strict quality and branding standards set by PepsiCo, ensuring consistency in production and distribution across various local markets.

CCI Score

38.57

-0.02% April 18

Latest Event

PepsiCo 2023 Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement – Supply Chain and Human Rights Initiatives

The statement details extensive measures to combat modern slavery and human trafficking, including robust labor rights policies, targeted employee and supplier trainings, enhanced due diligence, and strong grievance mechanisms. These initiatives reflect positively on Authorized Independent Bottlers, which, as part of PepsiCo's network, adhere to strict ethical supply chain standards.

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Authorized Independent Bottlers is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

These companies are vocal in their opposition to authoritarian regimes. They publicly criticize oppressive policies and engage in advocacy efforts to promote accountability and transparency, even if their actions aren’t as extensive as those of Moral Leaders.

Latest Events

APR

30

2024

PepsiCo 2023 Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement – Supply Chain and Human Rights Initiatives
74.88

The statement details extensive measures to combat modern slavery and human trafficking, including robust labor rights policies, targeted employee and supplier trainings, enhanced due diligence, and strong grievance mechanisms. These initiatives reflect positively on Authorized Independent Bottlers, which, as part of PepsiCo's network, adhere to strict ethical supply chain standards.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 20

The document outlines comprehensive initiatives in labor relations and human rights practices. Efforts include advanced modern slavery training, clear grievance mechanisms, adherence to the Global Human Rights Policy, and routine monitoring of labor conditions. These actions enhance worker rights and demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical business practice.

2023 PepsiCo Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement
+85

Supply Chain Ethics

March 20

The statement emphasizes robust supply chain ethics through rigorous supplier audits, the Global Supplier Code of Conduct, and collaborative corrective action plans to mitigate risks such as forced labor. The detailed due diligence processes and multi-stakeholder engagements showcase proactive steps in ensuring ethical supply chain management.

2023 PepsiCo Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement
APR

30

2024

PepsiCo Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement – Robust Human Rights Measures
72.61

The statement details comprehensive human rights due diligence, labor training, and supply chain audits to counter modern slavery and human trafficking risks in PepsiCo’s global operations. As Authorized Independent Bottlers operate under PepsiCo’s stringent guidelines, these measures reflect positively on adherence to ethical labor practices and supply chain standards.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 20

The document demonstrates a strong commitment to labor rights and human rights practices through extensive due diligence, employee training, and robust grievance mechanisms. Such measures indicate that the company, via its adherence to PepsiCo standards, robustly protects worker rights.

2023 PepsiCo Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement
+80

Supply Chain Ethics

March 20

The statement provides detailed evidence of comprehensive supply chain due diligence, including third-party audits and corrective action plans. This proactive approach to monitoring and improving supplier practices ensures that ethical standards are maintained throughout the value chain.

2023 PepsiCo Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement
JAN

01

2023

PepsiCo Political Contributions and Executive Engagement
-31.79

Analysis of PepsiCo's detailed guidelines on political contributions, lobbying practices, and executive oversight as disclosed in their public policy engagement webpage. Despite the transparency measures, the outlined practices enable significant corporate influence over political processes, which from an anti‐fascist perspective contributes to democratic erosion and supports authoritarian ambitions.
-50

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 20

The article outlines PepsiCo’s extensive use of corporate funds for political contributions and lobbying. Although there is an emphasis on compliance and transparency, this heavy-handed political expenditure is seen as facilitating undue influence in policy debates, which can undermine democratic accountability and inadvertently support authoritarian practices.

Public Policy Engagement, Political Activities and Contributions Guidelines
-30

Executive Political Engagement

March 20

The involvement of high-ranking executives in the oversight and approval of political contributions and lobbying activities creates a direct link between corporate leadership and political decision‐making. This entanglement raises concerns about the potential for regulatory capture and undue influence in favor of corporate interests over public welfare.

Public Policy Engagement, Political Activities and Contributions Guidelines