PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator APAC

Congratulations to the 2024 APAC Greenhouse Accelerator winner, Alternō! The incredible startup from Vietnam was selected from 10 finalists for its pioneering use of sand to generate heat for manufacturing applications. “PepsiCo’s mentorship and resources have helped us sharpen our strategy and accelerate our growth. We look forward to further collaborating with PepsiCo to expand the reach of our solution and contribute to a more sustainable future,” said Hai Ho, Co-Founder and COO of Alternō.  #PepsiCo #GreenhouseAccelerator #PepsiCoGHAC2024 #sustainability

The Greenhouse Accelerator program is not the end, but a new beginning. Hear from last year’s winner, Powered Carbon, on how winning the program and collaborating with PepsiCo have opened wider doors for their business. Winners would have a chance to further scale their #sustainability journey, continuing to work closely with PepsiCo in making a positive impact in the region and beyond. Good luck to all our finalists! #PepsiCo #GreenhouseAccelerator #PepsiCoGHAC2024 #startups

Four months ago, we proudly introduced the finalists of the PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Program: APAC Sustainability Edition. Since then, these innovative teams have made significant strides—honing their resource management strategies, deepening their stakeholder engagement, and progressing towards bringing their sustainability solutions to life. This journey has been a collective effort, supported by dedicated mentorship from PepsiCo executives, industry experts, and the resources provided through tailored learning modules. As they continue to drive impact in areas like #circulareconomy, #climateaction, and #sustainableagriculture, this is just the start of their transformative journey. We're excited to see how their ideas will shape a more sustainable future for all of us. #PepsiCo #GreenhouseAccelerator #PepsiCoGHAC2024 #sustainability

As we reach the final stretch of this year’s #GreenhouseAcceleratorProgram, it’s great to see how far our finalists have come. With guidance from PepsiCo mentors and targeted learning modules, they’ve made key progress in: 📈 Refining their business models for scalable growth. 🎯 Sharpening their focus to prioritize resources effectively. 🎤 Crafting compelling pitches to attract investors and partners. 🧪 Developing early prototypes to test and refine their solutions. 🌍 Exploring new opportunities in untapped markets.  It’s been an exciting journey for all of them. As we get ready to announce the winner, it’s clear that their hard work and progress have set the stage for what’s next. #PepsiCo #GreenhouseAccelerator #PepsiCoGHAC2024 #sustainability

Meet, Yosavee Niranvichaiya, Ph.D., a seasoned Strategic Investment Manager with Circulate Capital and one of our judges! He brings valuable expertise and a passion for innovation in accelerating startups’ growth. With such an extensive portfolio working with #APAC startups, he knows what is required to take their business to the next level. #PepsiCo #GreenhouseAccelerator #PepsiCoGHAC2024 #sustainability #startups

With over 26 years of experience in #PepsiCo, Sudipto Mozumdar (GM, Indo-China Foods & CCO, PepsiCo APAC) knows what it takes to fast-track progress for sustainability. As part of this year’s judging panel, he is on the lookout for solutions to advance the 3 pillars of pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). #GreenhouseAccelerator #PepsiCoGHAC2024 #sustainability #startups

This year, we are honored to have Pariwat Wongsamran, Deputy Executive Director of Thailand’s National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) as one of our judges! A regional expert in decarbonization, engineering business models, and EV conversions, he looks forward to hearing how the startups would make the world cleaner and more sustainable. #PepsiCo #GreenhouseAccelerator #PepsiCoGHAC2024 #sustainability #startups

Featuring Oranuch (mimee) L., CEO & Co-Founder of Techsauce! Part of the judging panel for this year’s program, her brainchild, Techsauce is a key driver for tech startups, responsible for the Techsauce Global Summit - one of the largest tech conferences in Southeast Asia. She brings a wealth of experience and has an eye for #startups displaying strong commitment and passion. Find out what she thinks of the program! #PepsiCo #GreenhouseAccelerator #PepsiCoGHAC2024 #sustainability #startups

🌱 Ashley Brown, VP Supply Chain ANZ & Chief Sustainability Officer, PepsiCo APAC, is our next featured judge! Hear from him on how the collaborative pilots from this year’s #startups have made a real impact in progressing PepsiCo’s sustainability goals. More of our judges are to come! #PepsiCo #GreenhouseAccelerator #PepsiCoGHAC2024 #sustainability

We are excited to introduce the new and familiar faces as part of the judging panel for this year’s grand finals. First up, meet Alan Choi, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, PepsiCo APAC. Returning as a judge, Alan is hopeful for the APAC region’s future for sustainability. He looks forward to the finalists’ final presentations on their groundbreaking solutions! Stay tuned for more! #PepsiCo #GreenhouseAccelerator #PepsiCoGHAC2024 #sustainability #startups