Expo 2020 Dubai said that the collaboration with PepsiCo, the partner of the first beverage and snack category, aims to showcase the sustainable future of the beverage and snack sector.

He pointed out that PepsiCo's “Targeted Performance” strategy seeks to have a positive impact on society and the environment, pointing out that this is very much in line with the Expo 2020 Dubai slogan of “Connecting Minds and Making the Future” and its sub-themes: Opportunities and Mobility. And sustainability.

Consumption

In addition to showing how food and beverages can be consumed more sustainably in the future, Expo 2020 and PepsiCo will also inspire millions of consumers and educate them in areas of vital importance such as good water consumption and environmentally friendly packaging, he said. Agriculture and nutrition.

While plastics can make a positive contribution to reducing the carbon footprint (for example, plastic bottles produce less carbon emissions when transported because they are lighter), the problem lies in improper disposal.

Sustainable exhibition

Expo 2020 Dubai said it aspires to organize one of the most sustainable World Expo exhibitions in history, pointing out that to achieve this ambitious goal has developed a strategy full of ideas and initiatives detailed and creative.

Not only does it support the sustainability theme that we have adopted for the coming year, but it is also aligned with the Dubai Agenda 2021, the UAE Vision 2021, and the UN Sustainable Development Agenda 2030.

Impact

Last year's Expo 2020 Dubai Sustainability Report highlighted the economic, social and environmental impact of the upcoming Expo through more than 40 key performance indicators in 11 categories, including energy, transportation, waste and sustainability awareness.

The report also focused on aligning with global and regional aspirations, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the UAE Vision 2021.

PepsiCo fights ocean pollution with plastic waste

Efforts to combat ocean pollution with plastic waste have received a major boost after a group of companies, including PepsiCo, partner of Expo 2020 Dubai for beverages and snacks in the category of first partner, donated $ 75 million (about AED 275 million) to a new initiative that confirms the company's commitment. Sustainability.

The initiative will be implemented by Circuit Capital, an investment institution dedicated to financing innovation and projects to combat ocean pollution with plastics, and Ocean Conservancy, a non-profit environmental organization, with the aim of developing a model that provides financial returns and benefits to the planet.

This funding will help to make long-term progress in waste recycling and management solutions in South and South-East Asia.

The new donation by PepsiCo is the latest to address the environmental impact of plastic pollution.

The company had previously announced that it wanted to make 100% of its product packs recyclable or biodegradable by 2025.

Make a change

Expo 2020 Dubai showcased that the sustainability pavilion at the Expo will explore the potential for buildings to be self-sufficient in energy and water, while encouraging visitors to commit to making a difference in their lives that positively impact the environment.

- Expo 2020 and PepsiCo seek to educate consumers about water consumption and environmentally friendly packaging.