The circular economy, an efficient lever responding to climate emergency
Our impact on the Environment
Today, the loss of biodiversity, the scarcity of resources, and the increase in pollution and greenhouse gas emissions are a testament to the limits of a linear economy based on the principle of “extract, manufacture, consume, throw away.”
Given the scope of its offer and its central position in its value chain, Sodexo has a major role to play in implementing the necessary changes to conserve natural resources and limit the production of waste. Sodexo is committed to the primary pillars of the circular economy: sustainable sourcing, responsible consumption, and recycling. The Group has established an effective policy based on the know-how of its supply, culinary service, and corporate responsibility teams, as well as the expertise of our global partner WWF.
WasteWatch, Sodexo’s effective food waste prevention solution
Food waste accounts for 10% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. In 2019, Sodexo decided to take action by launching its “WasteWatch” program to collect and analyze data on food waste in its restaurants, with the goal of reducing its food waste and that of its clients, by 50% by 2025.
Since the beginning of the program, 3,577 sites in 37 countries have deployed WasteWatch and 1,873 sites are actively measuring food waste reduction against their baseline. On these sites food waste reduced by -41.5% on average.
In addition to this program, Sodexo works closely with WWF to further reduce its food waste and preserve more resources.
The preservation of water resources
Sodexo is aware of its reliance upon water. The Group has therefore implemented a series of protective measures, ranging from the raising of awareness among its stakeholders to the setting up of water reuse and recycling systems.
Sodexo provides managers at more than 10,000 sites with water management assessment and optimization tools.
Sodexo also continues to innovate by revising its practices and developing new ways to manage water resources. At the Planta Colina food production site in Chile, Sodexo has invested in a water recycling solution that saves 250 m3 of water per month during cooking.