2024 Impact Awards winner: PepsiCo Canada

DEI initiatives aren’t just a part of PepsiCo’s long-term success; the company considers them to be competitive advantages. 

As such, it recognizes that these efforts are the right thing to do for its business, employees and communities it serves. 

That has led to a comprehensive strategy and philosophies represented by initiatives like PepsiCo Positive (pep+), which drive action and build a more sustainable future. 

Diversity programs are vast, from the She is PepsiCo Employee Spotlight campaign designed to make talent pools even more inclusive, to the Everyday Inclusion Workshop instructor-led training to help adopt inclusive behaviours, and Racial Equality Journey aimed at investing in Black employees and communities. 

Health and wellness programs provide a range of support for employees’ total wellbeing—physical, mental and financial health. 

An extensive benefits package allows employees to customize their benefits to suit their needs. 

In 2023, new added member benefits include coverage for gender affirmation and fertility drugs, plus expanded coverage of mental healthcare, coupled with resources and training for those in leadership roles to promote resilience and combat stigma. 

Programs are designed to be as flexible as possible, with perks like four wellness days and a paid sabbatical leave program of up to six months for employees.