Every Drop Counts: PCPPI champions responsible water usage

Every Drop Counts: PCPPI champions responsible water usage

The country's only PepsiCo beverage manufacturer, Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI), is continuing to fulfill its commitment to encourage ethical water stewardship throughout its operations. The organization used 5.4% less water overall in 2023 than it did the year before. This illustrates PCPPI's ongoing efforts to guarantee appropriate water use, especially during the production process.

When conducting water use audits to track consumption throughout its facilities, PCPPI adheres to both international standards and PepsiCo's guidelines. The organization uses up to 50% of its water supply for washing returnable glass bottles. Regular scheduling of equipment maintenance and updates is done to maximize efficiency. To keep technical teams up to date on proper machine use, training courses and policy refresher sessions are also held.

PCPPI's efforts to reduce water use are augmented by reducing the frequency of Clean-In-Place (CIP) procedures in specific facilities. An estimated 30 cubic meters of water are used for each CIP procedure, which ensures cleanliness in the production area. In addition to increasing operating hours, PCPPI uses recycled water to maximize CIP periods.

With the Adopt-A-River Program, PCPPI has been an enduring partner of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the local governments in the areas it serves. Organizations are able to maintain and care for bodies of water in their operational areas thanks to this initiative. Currently, PCPPI has active agreements with the local governments of Cebu, Pampanga, Davao, Leyte, Zamboanga, and its home city of Muntinlupa.

The bigger picture

March 22 marks World Water Day, an initiative of the United Nations (UN) that promotes responsible use of and better access to safe water. PCPPI remains committed to furthering its position as a champion of water stewardship, especially since the resource is vital to its operations. Aside from the programs mentioned earlier, the organization empowers its employees to develop smarter, more innovative ways to uphold global standards while ensuring that water usage is managed and reduced over time.

“At PCPPI, we are continuously improving our processes to make sure that our operations utilize resources wisely. Aside from arming our employees with the necessary trainings and industry best practices, we work closely with government stakeholders and community leaders in advocating a sustainable future.” ~Atty. Carina S. Bayon, Chief Environmental, Social, and Governance Officer

 

PCPPI is the country’s exclusive manufacturer and distributor of well-known beverage brands such as Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, Premier Purified Water, Milkis, and Chum Churum Soonhari. For more information, please visit www.pepsiphilippines.com.