Integrated Report Fiscal 2024

Profitable and responsible growth over the long term

Since 1966, Sodexo’s mission has been to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. These foundations have enabled the Group to achieve sustainable and profitable growth which provides continuous development opportunities to its employees.

• 1966Sodexo founded by Pierre Bellon.
• 1967First multi-service contract for the management of CNES (French Space Agency) in Guyana.
• 1975Opening of Food services in schools and hospitals.
• 1976 1^stmeal voucher.
• 1983Initial public offering on the Paris Stock Exchange.
• 1987The Group is structured in line with its internationalization with the emergence of client segments.
• 1992Creation of the Sodexo Management Institute.
• 1995 Acquisitions of Gardner Merchant (UK) and Partena (Sweden).
• 1996Creation of Stop Hunger.
• 1998Creation of the European Works Council.
• 1998-2001Acquisition of Mariott Management Services (U.S.).
• 2000-2005Launch of new Facilities Management, vouchers and card services.
• 2004Sodexo’s commitment to business integrity and ethics with the publication of its Code of conduct.
• 2000-2010Rapid international expansion: acquisitions of Sogeres and Score (France), Wood Dining Services, Circles, Zehnacker (Germany), RKHS Group (India), VR (Brazil).
• 2009Implementation of the first corporate responsibility roadmap, Better Tomorrow.
• 2010-2020Development of integrated services, particularly for key global accounts.
• 2016 Appointment of Sophie Bellon as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors.
• 2017 Renewal of corporate responsibility commitments (Better Tomorrow 2025).
• 2018Sodexo becomes a leader in the Sports & Leisure segment globally with the acquisition of Centerplate.
• 2019Sodexo begins refocusing on activities and countries with greater market potential.
• 2020Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Sodexo faces an unprecedented decline in business, significantly impacting its financial performance, share value and workforce. Nevertheless, the Group demonstrates its resilience and the relevance of its business model.
• 2022 Sodexo’s activity returns to pre-Covid levels by the year-end. Following her appointment as Chairwoman and CEO, Sophie Bellon unveils a strategic plan designed to accelerate growth by 2025.