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XPO Logistics Partners with PepsiCo to Drive One Million Kilometres with Electric Vehicles

XPO Logistics Partners with PepsiCo to Drive One Million Kilometres with Electric Vehicles

Published on 10 Jul 2025 • 2 min read

XPO Logistics partners with one of the UK’s leading food and beverage companies PepsiCo and aims to travel one million kilometres under electric power.

LONDON, UK — 10 July 2025 — XPO Logistics, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions, has announced a partnership with PepsiCo, one of the world’s leading food and beverage manufacturers. The collaboration aims to cover one million kilometres under electric power.

Sustainable Transport Initiative

Under the new partnership, XPO Logistics will deploy state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz eActros electric vehicles, converting more of its fleet to sustainable transport solutions.

But sustainability is about more than just trucks. At the heart of the initiative is XPO Logistics’ proprietary CO₂ Reporting Dashboard, which allows for precise tracking and management of emissions.

Leadership Insights

Dan Myers, Managing Director – UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics, said:

“Sustainability is in our DNA. We are proud to partner with PepsiCo to advance our shared commitment to decarbonisation.”

This collaboration forms a key part of PepsiCo’s broader decarbonisation journey, demonstrating how purposeful partnerships can drive environmental impact.

Heiko Selzam, Managing Director, Daimler Truck UK, added:

“We are very proud to strengthen our partnership further with XPO Logistics, supporting their efforts to reduce emissions.”

Andrew Smethurst, UK Logistics Director, PepsiCo, commented:

“XPO Logistics has shown itself to be the ideal partner to help advance our sustainability goals.”

About XPO Logistics

XPO Logistics is a European leader in developing innovative and sustainable end-to-end supply chain solutions, offering full-truckload and less-than-truckload services.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in over 200 countries and territories. The company’s vision is to be the global leader in beverages and convenient foods by winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive).

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