Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) and Plastic Bank are proving that sustainability can deliver both environmental and social impact. In 2024 alone, their partnership recovered 13,000 metric tons of plastic waste across the country.
This initiative helps PCPPI comply with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Law while empowering waste collectors and strengthening communities. The company has been funding plastic recovery since 2022, covering areas such as Cebu, Pampanga, Davao, and Muntinlupa.
Plastic Bank’s global deposit system provided PCPPI with scalable recovery infrastructure that supports local recycling ecosystems and reduces pollution. Programs like Adopt-a-River and grassroots material recovery projects extend the effort beyond waste collection to community partnerships.
“Plastic Bank partnered with us into thinking beyond compliance. We transformed sustainability into a company-wide mindset,” said Atty. Carina Bayon, Chief ESG Officer of PCPPI.
The partnership has also built trust with consumers and investors. PCPPI earned recognition at international ESG forums and continues to align its operations with global sustainability standards. The appointment of its first Chief ESG Officer in 2023 further strengthened its framework, integrating legal, compliance, and people strategies into one ESG-driven model.
David Katz, CEO of Plastic Bank, highlighted that PCPPI is leading by example, showing how companies can prevent pollution and uplift communities at the same time.
By embedding ESG into its strategy, PCPPI shows that plastic waste recovery is not just compliance, but shared value creation for people, communities, and the planet.
