Key Takeaways:
- PepsiCo updates its Climate Resilience Platform (CRP) to enhance climate modeling and data access.
- CRP 2.0 introduces new features, broader global coverage, and expanded collaboration with industry partners.
- The update was co-funded by FFAR, contributing $1 million to advance climate adaptation research.
- Olam Agri and Bonsucro join the initiative, extending its reach to new crops and regions.
- The platform supports PepsiCo’s regenerative agriculture and climate resilience goals across global supply chains.
PepsiCo Unveils Climate Resilience Platform 2.0
PepsiCo, in partnership with the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), announced a major update to the Climate Resilience Platform (CRP), an open-access tool designed to help agricultural stakeholders prepare for and mitigate the effects of climate change.
Originally launched in 2023 with PepsiCo’s support, the platform translates climate research into practical insights that help producers and companies anticipate yield risks and implement adaptive strategies. Recognized by Fast Company as one of the “Next Big Things in Tech,” CRP is distinguished by its open-source model, which encourages collaboration and eliminates the cost barriers often associated with proprietary systems.
The September 2025 release of CRP 2.0 enhances accessibility, analytics, and scalability. The update was made possible through PepsiCo’s leadership and co-funding from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), which provided $1 million to advance the tool’s development.
PepsiCo Advancing Open Access and Climate Intelligence
Margaret Henry, Vice President of Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture at PepsiCo, emphasized the platform’s role in making climate intelligence more accessible:
“We’re proud to help democratize access to climate resilience tools like CRP 2.0. By helping translate science into actionable insights, we aim to empower stakeholders across the food and agriculture system to make informed decisions, strengthen supply chains, and accelerate the shift to regenerative agriculture. This is about helping create measurable impact from healthier soils to support more resilient communities.”
The new version allows users to quantify climate risks in business terms, evaluate investment requirements, and model yield improvements. It also includes additional crops, expanded data sets, and enhanced collaboration features for organizations operating at the landscape level.
New Partners Join Global Collaboration
The platform’s latest update coincides with new partnerships, highlighting a growing commitment to collective climate action. Olam Agri, a leading agribusiness in food, feed, and fiber, and Bonsucro, a nonprofit promoting sustainable sugarcane, have joined the Climate Resilience Platform. Both organizations contribute funding and data through support from the ISEAL Innovation Fund, financed by SECO and UK International Development.
Olam Agri’s participation extends CRP’s coverage to rice and cotton, with an emphasis on supporting farmers in climate-vulnerable regions.
“Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing agriculture, but also an opportunity to innovate for resilience,” said Laurence Jassogne, Head of Nature and Climate Solutions at Olam Agri. “By contributing to the Climate Resilience Platform, we are enabling stakeholders across the agriculture and food system to anticipate risks, make informed investment decisions, and adopt regenerative practices.”
PepsiCo Building a More Resilient Global Food System
The Climate Resilience Platform reflects PepsiCo’s broader commitment to regenerative agriculture, climate adaptation, and open-access collaboration. By partnering with global organizations and providing freely available tools, PepsiCo aims to accelerate the transition toward a more resilient and sustainable global food system.
With CRP 2.0, the company continues to strengthen its supply chain resilience while equipping the broader agricultural community with data-driven insights to navigate a changing climate.
