PepsiCo’s new core transport partner for England and Wales has been chosen as XPO Logisitics, provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe.
The partnership will operate across all four of PepsiCo’s main UK distribution sites in Leicester, Lutterworth, Coventry and Warrington.
PepsiCo is a business committed to driving positive action for the planet and people, through its PepsiCo Positive (pep+) agenda. Launched in 2021, pep+ is PepsiCo’s end-to-end sustainability and business strategy. It’s a framework that drives action across agriculture, supply chains, product portfolios and communities.
Under the new partnership, XPO will deploy state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz eActros electric vehicles, converting more than a million road kilometres annually from diesel to battery electric. This transition represents a reduction of over 1,200 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year from PepsiCo’s transport operations - a critical step on the road to net zero emissions by 2050.
Dan Myers, XPO’s managing director for UK and Ireland, said: “We’re proud to partner with PepsiCo on this journey, combining investment in electric mobility with advanced technology and operational excellence. I believe this is just the beginning of what we can achieve together.”
Andrew Smethurst, UK logistics director for PepsiCo, said, “XPO Logistics has shown itself to be the ideal partner to help advance our PepsiCo Positive ambition. From industry-leading sustainability credentials to a strong safety culture and transparent operational model, their team has consistently delivered innovation and value.
“This new partnership will play a vital role in further reducing our logistics emissions as we move iconic products like Walkers crisps and Doritos to our customers across the UK.”
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