To build on the policies and programs that Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo already has established in a number of areas including supplier conduct, sustainable agriculture, and environmental health and safety, the company now is rolling out a land policy with zero tolerance for illegal activities in its supply chain and for land displacements of any legitimate land tenure holders.

"Agriculture is an integral part of PepsiCo's supply chain," said Paul Boykas, vice president of public policy for PepsiCo, in a statement. "Regardless of the source of the commodity — whether from suppliers, directly or indirectly, a farm or processor — this land policy defines our intentions and the actions we as a company will take to recognize land rights throughout our supply chain."

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