2. Corporate responsibility at Sodexo
2.4. Impact on the EnvironmentImpact on the Environment
Sodexo works with all its stakeholders to create, improve and offer services with a low impact on the environment.
Sodexo offers its employees training in reducing the environmental footprint of its activities, as well as simple everyday tips for limiting the impact of their homes on the environment. Their daily environmentally friendly practices have a considerable impact on individuals and on the planet.
Sodexo creates and offers energy management services that promote the use of renewable energy and generate significant savings for its customers. Sodexo also ensures responsible sourcing by encouraging sustainable agriculture, co-developing products and services based on circular economy principles, and improving resource efficiency management.
Sodexo’s services can drive progress on major issues. For years, Sodexo has been promoting the fight against food waste as one of the essential levers for sustainable action against climate change.
This table shows the impact on the environment.
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.
IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Role as an employer: Foster a culture of environmental responsibility within workforce 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.
2025 OBJECTIVES
Role as an employer: 100% of on-site management & senior leaders are trained on sustainable practices.
Role as a service provider: 34% reduction of carbon emissions(1).
Role as a corporate citizen: 50% reduction in our food waste.
(1) Following the SBTi guidelines, in Fiscal 2023, Sodexo has rebased all its emissions numbers since 2017. Sodexo is on track to reach its 2025 reduction target of -34% on Scope 1 and 2 emissions (compared to Fiscal 2017). The Scope 3 emissions reduction target should be reached in Fiscal 2026.