PepsiCo Beverages North America

Purchase, United States

PepsiCo Beverages North America is the division of PepsiCo responsible for managing some of the world’s most recognized beverage brands, including Pepsi, Gatorade, and Tropicana. It plays a key role in delivering a wide range of beverages across the North American market.

CCI Score

-13.49

0.01% April 18

Latest Event

PepsiCo Public Policy Engagement and Political Contributions Guidelines

An analysis of PepsiCo’s publicly disclosed policies on political contributions, lobbying, and executive oversight reveals significant corporate involvement in the political process. While strong transparency measures are in place, the sheer scale of corporate political spending raises concerns about the company’s complicity in influencing democratic practices and, by extension, supporting structures that may bolster authoritarian outcomes.

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PepsiCo Beverages North America is currently rated as an Enabler.

-10 to -19 CCI Score

Companies in this segment facilitate authoritarian practices while claiming neutrality. They provide resources or support that indirectly bolster oppressive regimes, thereby undermining democratic accountability without overtly endorsing the regime.

Latest Events

JAN

01

2023

PepsiCo Public Policy Engagement and Political Contributions Guidelines
-15.89

An analysis of PepsiCo’s publicly disclosed policies on political contributions, lobbying, and executive oversight reveals significant corporate involvement in the political process. While strong transparency measures are in place, the sheer scale of corporate political spending raises concerns about the company’s complicity in influencing democratic practices and, by extension, supporting structures that may bolster authoritarian outcomes.
-30

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 20

PepsiCo's detailed disclosures on political contributions and lobbying activities indicate a significant commitment of resources to influencing policy. The report highlights nearly $4 million spent on federal lobbying in 2023 and established procedures for approving political contributions, which, despite being transparent, still enable corporate influence over democratic processes. From a left-leaning anti-fascist perspective, such financial entanglements are seen as complicity in fostering environments conducive to authoritarian practices.

Public Policy Engagement, Political Activities and Contributions Guidelines
-10

Executive Political Engagement

March 20

The article also details executive oversight of political contributions and lobbying activities, with a dedicated Corporate Affairs committee led by a senior executive. While these governance measures add a layer of accountability and transparency, the active involvement of top executives in the framing and oversight of political engagements still contributes to significant market influence, which can subtly undermine democratic responsiveness.

Public Policy Engagement, Political Activities and Contributions Guidelines
MAY

04

2022

PepsiCo’s Political Activities Face Investor Scrutiny
-36.51

Investors demand full global disclosure from PepsiCo on its political spending and supply chain practices, highlighting a long-standing failure in transparency and concerns over abuses in its Brazilian supply chain.
-40

Public and Political Behavior

March 20

PepsiCo has been criticized for its lack of transparency in political disclosures. Investors have highlighted that the company’s use of intermediaries and trade groups masks its global political contributions and lobbying efforts, undermining public accountability and potentially supporting authoritarian influence by obscuring financial ties.

PepsiCo’s political activities face investor scrutiny
-60

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 20

The article documents severe concerns over PepsiCo's supply chain ethics, particularly in Brazil, where allegations include illegal land grabs, forced removals, and toxic exposures impacting indigenous communities. These practices raise serious ethical issues regarding labor rights and human rights abuses, reflecting negatively on the company’s business practices.

PepsiCo’s political activities face investor scrutiny
MAR

18

2013

PepsiCo Agrees to Disclose Lobbying and Political Spending
11.93

PepsiCo Beverages North America has agreed to publicly disclose its direct lobbying, contributions to trade associations, and grassroots lobbying funding. This agreement, prompted by intervention from NY State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, is seen as a step towards greater transparency in corporate political spending.
+40

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 20

The company has agreed to disclose all direct lobbying and political spending following state pressure. From an anti-fascist perspective, this move increases transparency and accountability in corporate political behavior, reducing the risk of hidden financial influence on policy. However, the fact that such disclosure was compelled suggests that prior practices may have contributed to a lack of transparency, hence the moderate positive score.

PepsiCo Agrees to Disclose Lobbying, Political Spending