Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is the foundation of employee engagement and an enabler that supports us to meet our ambitious growth strategy.

At PepsiCo, our vision is to Be the Global Leader in Convenient Foods and Beverages by Winning with Purpose. To achieve this vision, we recognize that we’ll have to lead the way when it comes to diversity and engagement—not only because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it is the right thing for our business. As part of this commitment, we are working to promote build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, within our organization and in the communities where we are present. In everything we do, we strive to be a company of opportunity, and one that embraces the full spectrum of humanity.

Promoting an inclusive workplace

At PepsiCo SSA we believe that an inclusive culture that recognizes and values the unique attributes and experiences of every employee is critical to the sustainable growth of our business. That's why Diversity & Engagement is a strategic priority for us.

Our DE&I strategy is based on celebrating the unique and individual differences of each employee; including those that are visible and invisible, such as backgrounds, work styles, thought processes and experiences. Our mission is to build a culture that empowers people and enables business results where:

  • Employees feel they can bring their whole self to work while knowing their contributions and past experiences are valued.
  • Employees are engaged and inspired to drive business results.
  • We attract and retain the best talent, and
  • Our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities.

 

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Increasing the skills of our employees is crucial for business success in a competitive global economy. Our robust training and development programs, which include PepsiCo University and local/functional initiatives, help our associates develop the job-related skills needed to drive innovation and growth for the future. PepsiCo University offers learning solutions focused on building people skills, managerial skills, technical skills and cultural.


The health and safety of our employees is of utmost importance. That's why PepsiCo SSA is committed to providing the work systems necessary for employees to carry out their work safely in line with the company’s Environmental, Health and Safety policies, local safety laws and regulations in each market.

PepsiCo Human Rights Workplace Policy ensures a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination where people feel comfortable and respected. ensures our businesses are operating in the most ethical way possible.

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We believe that thriving communities can change the world. That’s why we invest in the essential elements of a sustainable food system - helping to alleviate hunger, manage water and waste responsibly, and support women as champions of nutrition from farm to family. By doing this, we feed potential - one community at a time.

We make a positive impact in our communities.
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In 2021 the PepsiCo Foundation launched a new $1 million programme in partnership with WaterAid to bring safe water to families in Sub-Saharan Africa. This investment builds on the Foundation’s $350 000 grant to fund water access and sanitation projects in communities across South Africa.

The company is continuing its water stewardship journey, having successfully adopted the Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard at its Parow Plant – plans are underway to extend it to more sites across South Africa before the end of the year.

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Expansion of Food for Good

As one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, we are passionate about investing PepsiCo’s resources to realize zero hunger in our communities across the globe as part of our PepsiCo Positive journey. Today, we announced the global expansion of Food for Good, PepsiCo’s commitment to advance food security through collaboration in communities where we live and work. 

 

We are aiming to increase nutritious food access for 50 million people by 2030 as part of our PepsiCo Positive journey, and we will invest $100 million globally as part of the Zero Hunger Pledge.

 

The expansion of the Food for Good Programme builds on the success of current nutritious food access and positive agriculture programmes as well as assistance provided during the pandemic. This includes the distribution of millions of meals to vulnerable communities impacted by Covid-19 in South Africa, Nigeria, Uganda and Ethiopia.

Some of Food for Good’s programmes in Sub-Saharan Africa include:

 

  • Pioneer Foods' Schools Breakfast Nutrition Programme: The programme provides a nutritious start to the day for more than 33,000 children in 35 schools in some of the most vulnerable communities across 7 provinces. 
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  • She Feeds the World, a partnership with international humanitarian organisation CARE, to ensure gender equality and economic empowerment for women agriculture workers across the globe: In Uganda, this involves training women on leadership skills, strengthening their access to markets and resources and enabling nutrition improvement  to foster sustainable, long-term growth in their communities.
  • In early 2022, Quaker plans to launch a new, affordable nutritious product in Nigeria.