2. Corporate responsibility at Sodexo
2.3. Impact on CommunitiesImpact on Communities
Sodexo is supporting and promoting diversity and equity, and developing an inclusive workplace culture. Serving communities around the world, Sodexo ensures its teams are as diverse and inclusive as the world itself.
Sodexo strives to strengthen its culture of inclusion by seeking new ways to promote diversity and improve working conditions for its employees. Sodexo firmly believes that gender diversity within committed teams is beneficial for all our stakeholders.
Sodexo products and services have a significant impact on communities and individuals. This is why Sodexo is committed to increasing the proportion of purchases made from small and medium-sized enterprises, in order to redistribute the commercial value among people in the surrounding communities.
Sodexo commits to working with partners who promote diversity, equity and inclusion. The Company has strong links with local organizations, advocacy groups and initiatives aimed at empowering vulnerable populations. These actions together contribute to a positive impact on people and the planet, and demonstrate a significant social and environmental commitment.
This table shows the impact on communities.
IMPACT ON INDIVIDUALS
Role as an employer: Improve the quality of life of employees, safely.
Role as a service provider: Provide and encourage consumers to access healthy lifestyle choices.
Role as a corporate citizen: Act sustainably for a hunger-free world.
IMPACT ON COMMUNITIES
Role as an employer: Ensure a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that reflects and enriches the communities Sodexo serve.
Role as a service provider: Promote local development and fair, inclusive and sustainable business practices.
Role as a corporate citizen: Drive diversity and inclusion as a catalyst for societal change.
2025 OBJECTIVES
Role as an employer: 100% of employees work in countries that have gender balance in their management populations.
Role as a service provider: 2 billion euros spend with SME(1) suppliers.
Role as a corporate citizen: 180,000 empowered women in communities(2).
IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Role as an employer: Foster a culture of environmental responsibility within workforces and workspaces.
Role as a service provider: Source responsibly and provide management services that reduce carbon emissions.
Role as a corporate citizen: Champion sustainable resource usage.
(1) Small and Medium Enterprises.
(2) Cumulative number since 2015.