2 CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AT SODEXO
2.3 Promoting the inclusive development of communities2.3 Promoting the inclusive development of communities
Sodexo is committed to supporting and promoting diversity, equal opportunity and developing an inclusive workplace culture in every country where the Group operates. Our teams serve communities worldwide. Our employees must be as diverse and inclusive as the world itself since we are ultimately an integral part of the communities we serve.
As a responsible employer, Sodexo is working to strengthen its culture of inclusion by looking for new ways to promote diversity and improve working conditions for our employees. Sodexo is convinced that gender equality in the teams benefits all our stakeholders.
As a service provider, the products and services we purchase have a strong impact on our communities. That’s why we are committed to prioritizing purchases from small and medium-sized businesses in order to inject business value back into the communities where we operate.
As a corporate citizen, Sodexo focuses on working with partners who encourage diversity, equity, and inclusion. We partner with local organizations and advocacy groups, and our initiatives focus on empowering minority populations.
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 OBJECTIVE BY 2025
100% of our employees work in countries that have gender balance in their management populations
OUR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Foster a culture of environmental responsibility within our workforce and workspaces
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 OBJECTIVE BY 2025
10 million euros of our business value benefitting SMEs (1)
OUR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Source responsibly and provide management services that reduce carbon emissions
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 OBJECTIVE BY 2025
100 million empowered women in communities
OUR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Champion sustainable resource usage
(1) Small and Medium size Entreprises