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SUNTORY PEPSICO VIETNAM'S SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT

At Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam, sustainability lies at the heart of everything we do, from day-to-day operations to long-term growth. Our ambition goes beyond being a leading beverage company that delivers high-quality products to consumers. We are constantly innovating and accelerating sustainability initiatives that give back to nature, society, and the communities we serve, to become a trusted partner of the Vietnamese Government on the country’s journey toward sustainable development.
Mr. Ashish Joshi
CEO and General Director
Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam
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Our Journey Toward Sustainability with Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam

With a mission to “Inspire Brilliance of Life” by delivering rich experiences in harmony with nature, the year 2023 marked a turning point in Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam’s sustainability journey.

We developed a strategic roadmap and key sustainability pillars, taking the lead in transforming both the scale and impact of our initiatives.

We are proud to work alongside the Vietnamese Government to co-create shared value, driving broad impact and inspiring individuals and organizations to take action for a more sustainable future.

Over 30 years of sustainable development

1994

PepsiCo officially enters the Vietnamese market

2000s

Launch of the Friendship Golf Tournament, laying the foundation for shared value

2012

Launch of employee-led charity program "Helping Hands"

2013

Formation of the Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam strategic alliance

2015

First country outside Japan to implement “Mizuiku – I Love Clean Water” environmental education program

2019

Co-founder of PRO Vietnam (Packaging Recycling Organization)

2021

Launch of Bringing Tet Home, supporting thousands to reunite with loved ones for the Lunar New Year

2022

The first beverage company in Vietnam to launch a product with 100% recycled packaging - Pepsi

2022

Launch of the lightest Aquafina bottle in PepsiCo’s global system (11g)

2023

Strategic partnership with the Ministry of Education & Training, integrating Mizuiku into the official primary school curriculum nationwide

2023

Launch of Vietnam’s first ready-to-drink tea bottle using 100% recycled plastic (TEA+ Oolong Tea)

2024

Full transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy for boilers, with biomass systems installed at 100% of our manufacturing plants in Vietnam

2024

Expansion of Water of Life through public-private partnerships with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Environment, advancing multi-purpose sustainable forest development

2025

Celebrating 5 years of Bringing Tet Home, with over 21,000 individuals supported in reuniting with their families

2021

Launch of "Water of Life", formerly known as Million Green Trees: Reforestation in watershed areas for water replenishment

2025

Partnership with the Vietnam Forestry Administration under the Ministry of Agriculture & Environment to launch Mizuiku Nature Expedition, Vietnam’s first public-private experiential learning for environmental education

Over 30 Years of Sustainable Growth in Vietnam

In 2023
34%

improvement in water use efficiency compared to the 2015 baseline

collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture & Environment

Over 200 hectares of upstream forests restored in

100%rPET

First beverage company in Vietnam to introduce bottled tea using 100% recycled plastic and rPET packaging

5/5

manufacturing plants

fully transitioned to renewable energy for boiler operations

Mizuiku

through strategic partnership with the Ministry of Education & Training

Mizuiku program officially approved as part of the national primary school curriculum 

%

leadership roles

held by women

21,000+

disadvantaged individuals reunited with families during Tet through the Bringing Tet Home program

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Creating Positive Impact for the Environment

With deep respect for the planet we share, Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam is at the forefront of environmental action. We continue to drive meaningful initiatives to protect water resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and champion sustainable packaging, all in pursuit of a cleaner, greener Vietnam.

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Giving Back to Society

Driven by our core value of “Giving Back to Society,” Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam is deeply committed to the well-being and long-term development of the communities we serve. From product innovation focused on consumer health, to cultural, sports, and social initiatives, we enrich lives while promoting inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity within our workplace and beyond.

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Governance for Sustainable Growth

Good governance is a core part of our business operations and long-term collaboration with government stakeholders. Our sustainability strategy is built on principles of transparency, effective risk management, legal compliance, and responsible business practices.