Driving positive impact
Sodexo places ethics and compliance at the heart of its operations and corporate culture. They are a source of trust for all the Group’s stakeholders and are widely recognized by the public and professionals. As a result, for the second consecutive year, the Group has been named one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies®” by Ethisphere. As the only winner in its sector, Sodexo stands out for its commitment to integrity, supported by exemplary policies and practices.
Sodexo has also been awarded the “Responsible Supplier Relations and Purchasing” (RFAR) label, a French government award that recognizes the quality and balance of the Group’s relationships with its suppliers. At the same time, in the United Kingdom and in Ireland, Sodexo became the first ever organization to be awarded the prestigious Ambassador status by the Social Recruitment Advocacy Group, recognizing its positive social impact in communities and the ethics of its recruitment practices.
Sodexo's daily commitments to social responsibility are also recognized.
In 2025, the Group made significant progress in Equileap’s global ranking —which assesses the best-performing companies in terms of workplace equality—climbing to 28th place globally and 4th place in France among 3,547 evaluated companies. Among the initiatives carried out during Fiscal 2025 was the 26th edition of the “Un pour tous, tous pour un” (One for All, All for One) pastry competition. More than 350 people took part in this major culinary challenge, which is a flagship Sodexo initiative in France designed to promote independence for people with disabilities through cooking.
Making health and safety core priorities
Health and safety are deeply rooted in Sodexo’s corporate culture. Sodexo makes no compromises on this major issue and adopts a comprehensive approach that involves all stakeholders. With the goal of achieving “Zero Harm“, Sodexo strives to provide a safe workplace every day and in all environments.
Thanks to everyone’s commitment, Sodexo has seen a significant year-on-year decline in its lost time injury rate (LTIR) (See Fiscal 2025 performance on page 31).
For example, the risk management approach implemented by the Sodexo team at Wythenshawe Hospital in the United Kingdom— combining data analysis, ergonomic equipment, and awareness campaigns—received two prestigious 2025 Safety & Health Excellence Awards. In France, health and social care teams partnered with the Soins aux Professionnels de la Santé (SPS) association to support the mental and physical health of healthcare workers.
At Group level, the “Have a Safe Day” awards highlight the most remarkable initiatives by celebrating employees who innovate and act every day. In 2025, Sodexo honored an Australian solution for identifying psychosocial risks, a Chilean safety campaign, and a redesigned infrastructure project aimed at improving food safety in kitchens in Brazil.
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