PepsiCo, which has been recognized by the Energy Star program since 2006, will be honored for its long-term commitment to energy efficiency. After more than a decade, the cumulative effects of PepsiCo’s resource conservation program have resulted in an improvement in energy efficiency of more than 30%. Further, PepsiCo avoided the emissions of over 600,000 metric tons of greenhouse gasses in 2011, which is equivalent to the energy consumption of over 50,000 American single-family homes and over 115,000 passenger vehicles.
March 5 2012 --- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded PepsiCo’s U.S. operations a 2012 Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award in recognition of its continued leadership in protecting our environment through energy efficiency. PepsiCo’s accomplishments will be recognized at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 15, 2012, which marks the 20th anniversary of Energy Star.
PepsiCo, which has been recognized by the Energy Star program since 2006, will be honored for its long-term commitment to energy efficiency. After more than a decade, the cumulative effects of PepsiCo’s resource conservation program have resulted in an improvement in energy efficiency of more than 30%. Further, PepsiCo avoided the emissions of over 600,000 metric tons of greenhouse gasses in 2011, which is equivalent to the energy consumption of over 50,000 American single-family homes and over 115,000 passenger vehicles.
Across the U.S., top companies and organizations are leading the way toward a more energy-efficient future through participation in Energy Star.
Over the past 20 years, American families and businesses have saved nearly $230 billion on utility bills and prevented greenhouse gas emissions equal to those from more than 350 million vehicles with help from Energy Star.
The 2012 Sustained Excellence Awards are given to a select group of organizations that have exhibited outstanding leadership year after year. These winners have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by setting and achieving aggressive goals, employing innovative approaches, and showing others what can be achieved through energy efficiency. These awards recognize ongoing leadership across the Energy Star program including energy-efficient products, services, new homes and buildings in the commercial, industrial and public sectors. Award winners are selected from about 20,000 organizations that participate in the Energy Star program.
“As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Energy Star program, EPA is proud to recognize PepsiCo’s U.S. operations with the 2012 Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “PepsiCo and all our Energy Star award winners are helping Americans find cost-effective ways to save energy in everything we do, which is good for our climate, our health, and our future.”
