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How PepsiCo APAC is Developing Sustainable Supply Chains

Supplychaindigital · · 567 words · By Louise Collins
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What to know about How PepsiCo APAC is Developing Sustainable Supply Chains

PepsiCo has launched the 2026 edition of its Greenhouse Program in Asia Pacific to integrate sustainability start-ups into its supply chain. The initiative focuses on areas such as agricultural efficiency, emissions reduction, and circular economy principles through partnerships with various technology firms and venture capital networks.

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What happened

How PepsiCo APAC is Developing Sustainable Supply Chains PepsiCo has launched the 2026 IMPACT Edition of its Greenhouse Program in Asia Pacific.

Why it matters

The initiative targets start-ups with sustainability solutions that can be integrated into the company's operational network across the region.

Common ground

The programme focuses on logistic efficiency, sustainable agriculture, emissions reduction and circular economy principles.

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PepsiCo has launched the 2026 edition of its Greenhouse Program in Asia Pacific to integrate sustainability start-ups into its supply chain. The initiative focuses on areas such as agricultural efficiency, emissions reduction, and circular economy principles through partnerships with various technology firms and venture capital networks.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 17 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Adiona is an Australian company that joined the programme in 2023.”
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Two independent web search results confirm Adiona is an Australian company that has been working with PepsiCo since 2023.
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web search NEUTRAL — the greenhouse PROGRAM ... We are a grant-based accelerator program in APAC that aims to help startups build innovations that solve sustainability challenges ...
https://greenhouseaccelerator.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — May 21, 2026 ... Sydney-based companies Adiona Tech and X-Centric Sciences will join PepsiCo's 2026 Greenhouse Program cohort, which will run for seven ...
https://www.startupdaily.net/topic/accelerator/pepsico-green…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 28, 2026 ... Working with PepsiCo since 2023, Adiona is an AI-powered logistics ... Joining the two Australian startups in this year's program are three other ...
https://www.foodprocessing.com.au/content/business-solutions…
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Claim 2: “The initiative forms part of PepsiCo Positive, which aims to embed sustainability into business operations.”
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The claim is confirmed by a cross-reference from Sustainabilitymag and a web search result stating the program forms part of the pep+ sustainability strategy.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Emissions reduction currency systems (ERCS) are schemes that provide a positive economic and or social reward for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, either through distribution or redistribution …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emissions_reduction_currency_s…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — PepsiCo, Inc. is an American multinational food and beverage corporation headquartered in Harrison, New York, in the hamlet of Purchase. PepsiCo's business encompasses all aspects of the food and beve…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PepsiCo
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Water positive is the concept of water conservation by a company, community or individual that actively contributes to the sustainable management and restoration of water resources. This involves impl…
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Claim 3: “Beijing AIForce Tech joined the programme in 2025.”
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Claim 4: “PepsiCo has launched the 2026 IMPACT Edition of its Greenhouse Program in Asia Pacific.”
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Three independent web search results explicitly confirm that PepsiCo launched the 2026 IMPACT Edition of its Greenhouse Program in Asia Pacific.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Refrigerants are working fluids that carry heat from a cold environment to a warm environment while circulating between them. For example, the refrigerant in an air conditioner carries heat from a coo…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Unilever PLC () is a British multinational consumer packaged goods company headquartered in London, England. It was founded in 1930 following the merger of Dutch margarine producer Margarine Unie with…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A carbon tax is a tax levied on the carbon emissions from producing goods and services. Carbon taxes are intended to make visible the hidden social costs of carbon emissions. They are designed to redu…
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Claim 5: “Adiona... provides an AI-powered logistics optimisation platform for route planning and fleet efficiency”
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One web search result mentions Adiona is an 'AI-powered logistics' company, but the specific phrase 'logistics optimisation platform for route planning and fleet efficiency' is not corroborated by other independent sources in the provided evidence.
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Claim 6: “X-Centric is an Australian digital soil analytics platform that joined in 2024.”
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Claim 7: “Takachar, based in Thailand, became an alumnus in 2024.”
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Claim 8: “Partner organisations in the programme include Artesian, AgFunder Asia, SAIL from Nanyang Technological University Singapore, AgriFutures growAG, Circulate Capital, GC Ventures and CM Venture Capital.”
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Claim 9: “The Greenhouse Program is entering its fourth year in Asia Pacific.”
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Multiple web search results explicitly state the program is now in its fourth year in Asia Pacific.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Throughout Earth's climate history (Paleoclimate) its climate has fluctuated between two primary states: greenhouse and icehouse Earth. Both climate states last for millions of years and should not be…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Climate change is particularly important in Asia, as the continent accounts for the majority of the human population. Warming since the 20th century is increasing the threat of heatwaves across the en…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Crawford School of Public Policy is a research-intensive policy school within the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy at The Australian National University which focuses on Australia and the Asi…
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Claim 10: “The programme focuses on logistic efficiency, sustainable agriculture, emissions reduction and circular economy principles.”
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While evidence shows PepsiCo focuses on regenerative agriculture and emissions reduction generally, none of the provided sources explicitly list 'logistic efficiency' and 'circular economy principles' as the specific focus areas of the Greenhouse Program.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Fairfield University is a private Catholic university in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. It was founded by the Jesuits in 1942. In the fall of 2024, the university had about 5,400 full-time und…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — PepsiCo, Inc. is an American multinational food and beverage corporation headquartered in Harrison, New York, in the hamlet of Purchase. PepsiCo's business encompasses all aspects of the food and beve…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The U.S. Climate Action Partnership (USCAP), formed in 2006 and launched publicly on January 22, 2007, is a co-operative group of businesses and leading environmental organizations. The group's primar…
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Claim 11: “The programme will end with a regional showcase in October.”
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Claim 12: “Bali Waste Cycle, a 2025 alumnus from Indonesia, operates a decentralised waste processing model.”
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Claim 13: “The 2026 cohort includes five alumni companies selected for their operational fit with PepsiCo's supply chain priorities.”
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 30, 2026 ... Meet the five alumni startups selected for this year's PepsiCo Greenhouse Program APAC 2026 cohort, as the program shifts from pilot-led ...
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/pepsico_pepsico-greenhouse-pr…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 10, 2026 · This year's seven-month program brings together five alumni start-ups selected for their readiness to move toward operational deployment and ...
https://www.apacoutlookmag.com/industry-insights/pepsicos-ap…
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web search NEUTRAL — Some of the UK's most ambitious ClimateTech companies started with support from The Greenhouse · Nanomox · Notpla · Carbon Cell · Sequinova · Lixea · Puraffinity.
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Claim 14: “The company [Takachar] converts crop residues into biochar”
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Claim 15: “The Chinese company [Beijing AIForce Tech] produces electric agricultural machinery that automates farming processes”
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Claim 16: “According to PepsiCo, it has supported more than 22 pilots with more than 30 start-ups to date.”
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Three independent web search results confirm the program has supported more than 22 pilots with over 30 startups.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 6, 2026 · Now in its fourth year in Asia Pacific, the Greenhouse Program has supported more than 22 pilots with over 30 startups.
https://www.pepsico.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026/peps…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 10, 2026 · Now in its fourth year across APAC, the program has already facilitated more than 22 pilots involving over 30 start-ups, helping PepsiCo test ...
https://www.apacoutlookmag.com/industry-insights/pepsicos-ap…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 8, 2026 · The PGP is entering its fourth year in APAC and so far, has been supported by more than 22 pilots with more than 30 startups.
https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/pepsico-greenhouse-progra…
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Claim 17: “The programme runs for seven months and connects start-ups with cross-functional mentors from PepsiCo.”
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Three independent web search results confirm the program runs for seven months and connects startups with PepsiCo mentors.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Danone S.A. (French pronunciation: [danɔn]) is a French multinational food-products corporation based in Paris. It was founded in 1919 in Barcelona, Spain. It is listed on Euronext Paris, where it is …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — PepsiCo, Inc. is an American multinational food and beverage corporation headquartered in Harrison, New York, in the hamlet of Purchase. PepsiCo's business encompasses all aspects of the food and beve…
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