Solutions for a forest positive future
Involved in the preservation of forests and peatlands for many years, Sodexo has committed to eliminating deforestation from its supply chain by 2030 through focusing on palm oil, paper, soy and beef. Taking it a step further, in 2021, Sodexo joined the Forest Positive Coalition of Consumer Goods Forum, composed of 22 leading global companies focused on moving collectively towards a positive forestry future. Among the initiatives led by the coalition, Sodexo, specifically supports the Winrock International project to preserve peatlands overexploited by palm oil, pulp and paper production in the Riau province of Indonesia. Winrock’s approach is based on a comprehensive solution for sustainable peatland management and on the development of alternative modes of production, including "paludiculture" through the support of public authorities and citizen support.
Sodexo’s energy transition extended to its Clients' sites
Beyond its own commitment to achieving 100% renewable electricity at its directly operated sites by 2025, Sodexo supports its clients in their energy transitions by encouraging them to adopt sustainable green energy solutions that also generate significant savings. Each day, Sodexo’s energy management services create innovative solutions to benefit their clients and the environment, including energy-saving lighting, energy-saving technology and photovoltaic energy systems, etc. In the United Kingdom, for the headquarters of a large pharmaceutical group, Sodexo and Optimised, its partner solution for managing companies’ energy needs, significantly improved the client’s energy by optimizing the operation of the site heating management system (BeMS).
Innovation and gastronomy for plant-based food
Sodexo, committed to healthy and responsible eating, is focused on encouraging new eating behaviors by increasing its line of delicious, healthier and more environmentally friendly plant-based protein menus. Another example of its efforts to reach its target for plant-based meals (more than 33% by 2025), Sodexo has partnered in Singapore with award-winning chef Bjorn Shen to offer more plant-based options to its customers, including LinkedIn and United World College. Creative and innovative, Chef Bjorn incorporates delicious, nutritious and environmentally-friendly local ingredients from the "50 Foods of the Future" into his cuisine. This initiative, launched by Knorr and the WWF, of which Sodexo has been partner since 2019, aims to promote a sustainable food system that protects the planet and the health of consumers while offering a satisfying culinary experience.
"We are pleased to collaborate with Sodexo on the creation of menus for a sustainable food future. Sodexo’s commitment to engage and encourage their guests to develop good eating habits and healthy lifestyles is essential to create a positive difference in the way our society organizes, lives and eats together. Through our collaboration, their guests can make an informed and responsible choice for their day-to-day meals."