Alina Oprea • 11 December, 2023 at 8:25 AM
PepsiCo has announced that 80% of its fleet has transitioned to hybrid vehicles, marking progress in line with the company's goal to achieve net-zero emissions in its global operations by 2040. This fleet transition was initiated in 2019 to address the impacts of climate change and help drive positive change to benefit our business, people, and planet. PepsiCo Romania's hybrid vehicle fleet currently consists of nearly 450 Toyota Corolla and Toyota Yaris hybrid cars, ”serving as an example of efficiency in reducing CO2 emissions”, according to the company.
"In PepsiCo's journey towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, integrating a hybrid fleet in Romania significantly contributes to reducing our carbon footprint. By electrifying our fleet we're helping to lower emissions moving forward while gaining valuable insights into the infrastructure, charging, and training needed to succeed. Toyota Hybrid stands out with its intelligent technology designed for efficiency and performance", said Daniel Drăgușin, Supply Chain Director, PepsiCo Romania.
Additionally, PepsiCo supported the installation of 18 charging stations at two plant locations in Romania, including 12 normal AC (alternating current) charge units and six fast DC (direct current) charge units. It introduced the use of an advanced GPS to help enable the reduction of travel distances, monitor fuel consumption, and minimize the risks of traffic accidents.
“Toyota is a pioneer in hybrid technology and a brand renowned for reliability, and we are thrilled that PepsiCo Romania has chosen a Toyota Hybrid fleet. Together, we are heading towards Beyond Zero, the plan of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) for a future that goes beyond zero emissions, bringing benefits for the environment and mobility for all", stated Mirela Grigore, Head of Digital Marketing, Toyota Romania.
According to Toyota data, by the year-end, PepsiCo anticipates a 15% reduction in CO2 emissions generated by its vehicle fleet in Romania compared to 2022 and a 46% decrease from the 2015 baseline. Plans for 2024 involve infrastructure investments and new charging stations at PepsiCo locations to support the growing hybrid fleet.