PepsiCo India expands green logistics network

PepsiCo India announced a significant step up in its green logistics network, bringing together three interconnected initiatives that together mark a major step forward in the company's efforts to reduce emissions across its supply chain. At the center of the announcement is the launch of a dedicated EV Green Corridor on the Kosi-Pataudi route, developed in collaboration with Kalyani Powertrain Limited. The corridor will operate with eight 32-feet single-axle re-powered electric container trucks, enabling approximately 4.8 lakh electric kilometres annually on the route.

The Green Corridor was inaugurated in the presence of Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary, Cabinet Minister for Sugar Industry and Cane Development in the Government of Uttar Pradesh, along with Jagrut Kotecha, CEO, PepsiCo India and South Asia, and Pankaj Sonalkar, Managing Director- Kalyani Powertrain Limited, and senior leaders from PepsiCo, logistics partners and distribution ecosystem partners.

Alongside the corridor launch, PepsiCo India has also converted more than 400 distributor-linked vehicles to electric three and four-wheelers across markets, directly reducing emissions at the last mile of delivery. In the National Capital Region, the company has deployed over 80 CNG vehicles, through its logistics partners, as part of its strategy to lower the environmental footprint of urban logistics. Taken together, the three initiatives represent a coordinated step in PepsiCo India’s efforts to advance greener logistics operations, spanning line haul freight, urban distribution, and last-mile delivery.

Speaking on the occasion, Chaudhary noted,“I appreciate PepsiCo India and its partners for taking this important step with the inauguration of the Green Corridor. Initiatives like these reflect how industry can grow while remaining mindful of the environment. The Government is strongly focused on promoting electric mobility and encouraging cleaner modes of transportation, and this initiative is well aligned with that vision. Such efforts will go a long way in supporting sustainable development and further strengthening the region’s industrial progress.”

Highlighting PepsiCo India’s collaborative approach to advancing sustainable logistics, Jagrut Kotecha, CEO, PepsiCo India & South Asia said, "At PepsiCo India, sustainability is embedded in how we operate and grow. The launch of the EV Green Corridor on the Kosi-Pataudi route, together with the electrification of our distributor fleet and CNG deployment in NCR, reflects our commitment to building a supply chain that is cleaner, more efficient, and future-ready. Through our Partnership of Progress approach, we have brought together the right partners across technology, logistics, infrastructure, and finance to make this a reality. We believe this kind of ecosystem collaboration is what it takes to drive lasting change, not just for PepsiCo, but for the sector."

Pankaj Sonalkar, Managing Director- Kalyani Powertrain Limited, “We are proud to partner with PepsiCo India in advancing sustainable freight mobility through the deployment of electric container trucks on Kosi–Pataudi Green Corridor. This initiative demonstrates how electric vehicle technology can be effectively integrated into commercial logistics operations when supported by strong ecosystem collaboration. At Kalyani Powertrain, we remain committed to developing innovative and reliable mobility solutions that enable businesses to transition toward cleaner, more efficient transportation while supporting India’s broader decarbonization goals.”

Ashwani Singhal, Managing Director, Vayudoot Road Carriers, a Pune-based logistics company said: “Our 25+ year partnership with PepsiCo India has helped us steadily build stronger capabilities and higher operating standards across our network. Anchoring on this trust, we are proud to deploy electric container trucks on the Kosi–Pataudi Green Corridor, reaffirming our commitment to sustainable and future-ready logistics.”

Saurabh Tiwari, Director, New Trishul Transport Services based at Kanpur, said, “With over three decades in transportation, we believe the future of logistics must balance efficiency with environmental responsibility. Our collaboration with PepsiCo on EV deployment reinforces our longstanding commitment to innovation and cleaner mobility solutions, while continuing to strengthen reliable and forward looking supply chains.”