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PepsiCo, Givaudan, Smurfit Westrock and Statkraft Sign 10‑Year Renewable Energy Agreement to Advance Value Chain Decarbonization Across Europe
PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), Givaudan, Smurfit WestRock and Statkraft have announced a 10‑year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with an underlying wind asset in Spain which is undergoing repowering. The agreement strengthens progress toward shared sustainability goals
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