2. CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AT SODEXO
2.4 Significantly reducing our environmental footprintSodexo works closely with all of its stakeholders to create, improve and deliver services that have a low environmental impact.
As a responsible employer, Sodexo provides its employees with training to help reduce the environmental impact of its business activities, as well as simple, everyday tips for protecting the environment at home. The size of the Group means that small steps taken by each of our 422,000 employees and their families adds up to make a big difference.
As a service provider, Sodexo designs and offers energy management services that use renewable energy whenever possible, resulting in significant savings and return on investment for our clients. Sodexo also ensures responsible sourcing by encouraging sustainable agriculture, co-developing products and services, following the principles of a circular economy and improving resource efficiency management.
As a corporate citizen, Sodexo’s services can act as a catalyst for progress on important issues. For years now, Sodexo has focused on the fight against food waste as one of the most vital means of averting the worst impact of climate change.
OUR ROLE AS AN EMPLOYER
OUR IMPACT ON INDIVIDUALS
Improve the quality of life of our employees, safely
OUR IMPACT ON COMMUNITIES
Ensure a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that reflects and enriches the communities we serve
OUR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Foster a culture of environmental responsibility within our workforce and workspaces
OUR OBJECTIVES BY 2025
100% of our employees are trained on sustainable practices
OUR ROLE AS A SERVICE PROVIDER
OUR IMPACT ON INDIVIDUALS
Provide and encourage our consumers to access healthy lifestyle choices
OUR IMPACT ON COMMUNITIES
Promote local development and fair, inclusive and sustainable business practices
OUR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Source responsibly and provide management services that reduce carbon emissions
OUR OBJECTIVES BY 2025
34% reduction of carbon emissions(1)
OUR ROLE AS A CORPORATE CITIZEN
OUR IMPACT ON INDIVIDUALS
Act sustainably for a hunger-free world
OUR IMPACT ON COMMUNITIES
Drive diversity and inclusion as a catalyst for societal change
OUR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Champion sustainable resource usage
OUR OBJECTIVES BY 2025
50% reduction in our food waste(1)
(1) Absolute reduction in Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 carbon emissions, compared to a 2017 baseline.