Encouraging change through concrete initiatives
To accelerate the shift toward more sustainable food and reduce emissions across its entire value chain, from farm to fork, Sodexo continues to implement virtuous solutions, including:
Raising awareness and training teams
To encourage change at every level, employees in support functions and on-site teams are trained in designing balanced and sustainable meals, encouraging behaviors that benefit both health and the planet.
Transforming recipes
Around the world, Sodexo’s chefs and experts are rethinking the recipes offered to consumers, with the aim of rebalancing the portion of plant-based proteins in their diets while preserving nutritional and taste qualities. With guidance from its partner WWF, Sodexo has developed its definition of a low-carbon meal, which has an impact of less than or equal to 0.9 kg CO2e. This approach is reflected in offers such as Modern Recipe and The Good Eating Company, which are now being rolled out worldwide.
Encouraging better choices
Sodexo leverages advanced technological solutions to promote more sustainable practices, with tools such as Product Swap, which integrates environmental criteria into product selection policies, and the Everyday app, which displays the environmental impact of the dishes offered to consumers.
Limiting food waste
With the rollout of the WasteWatch program, now implemented at over 7,000 sites, Sodexo is continuing its efforts to significantly reduce food waste in its operations. In 2025, food waste reduction reached -47.6% on sites that have implemented the program.
Target of 70% of main dishes labeled low-carbon by 2030.
Recognition
In 2024, Sodexo ranked in the top 2% of the most advanced companies in terms of sustainability according to EcoVadis, with an overall score of 79/100 and an outstanding performance in the Environment and Sustainable Procurement categories.
Building a culture of sustainability
Sodexo is launching a variety of initiatives to support the transition toward more sustainable food. In the United States, the Group is expanding its program to offer vegetarian meals as the default option to patients in the 400 hospitals it manages, in partnership with the “Greener by Default” organization. With dishes such as Cajun Pastalaya, Southwest Potato Breakfast Bowl and Balsamic Stuffed Portabella on the menu, Sodexo is offering patients a sustainable and appealing range of options while giving them the freedom to choose.
Did you know?
Research has shown that plant-based eating is associated with a significantly lower risk of serious health issues such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. Plant-based meals have also been shown to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and land use compared to meat-based meals.