# Re-entering the workforce
By supporting second chances on a daily basis
As a leader in Quality of Life services, committed to providing a better daily life for everyone, Sodexo teams also work to promote the reintegration of detainees into civilian life, as part of its desire for a positive social impact. With more than 30 years of experience supporting justice administrations, Sodexo strives to improve the living conditions of prisoners by running safe, decent and secure prisons. Sodexo focuses on the reintegration of detainees placed under its responsibility and offers services related to activity, employment, education and rehabilitation meeting specific objectives, and Food and Facilities Management services. Sodexo is committed to the safety, health and well-being of the staff and prisoners for whom it is responsible by applying the values of respect and decency in the context of its activities. Sodexo works in partnership with organizations to improve the prospects of inmates in its prisons and to help offenders contribute positively to the communities in which we operate.
# Diversity Equity Inclusion
By contributing to a fairer, more open, and more inclusive society
The Group is committed to diversity and inclusion everywhere it operates and takes action every day to fight all forms of discrimination. For the second year in a row, Sodexo was awarded the prestigious title of Advocate by the 2021 Workplace Pride Global Benchmark and obtained the maximum score of 100 in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation index, a major initiative that is widely recognized in the area of inclusiveness for LGBTIQ+ individuals at the workplace. Sodexo is also known for its exemplary practices in the area of hiring and employing people with disabilities, as can be seen in its recognition as a leading employer in 2021 by the U.S. National Organization on Disability. Sodexo also strives to accelerate progress toward greater equality of opportunity and has been recognized for its initiatives in this area. For the fourth year in a row, it was included in Bloomberg’s Gender Equality index.