1. Integrated Report
1.1 ProfileOur fundamentals
Since 1966, each day our teams strive to satisfy our clients and consumers, and to create responsible value. Sodexo is, and will continue to be, a company that employees, clients, consumers, partners and other stakeholders can trust. Our values, embodied by each of our employees, and company ethical principles are essential to the success of Sodexo. They constitute a fundamental pillar of our commitments in terms of responsible business conduct.
Our mission
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.
Our values
Service spirit
People are at the heart of Sodexo. Clients and consumers are at the center of everything we do.
Team spirit
Each person’s skills combine with other team members’ knowledge to help ensure Sodexo’s success.
Spirit of progress
It is manifested through daily self-assessment, because understanding one’s successes as well as one’s failures is fundamental to continuous improvement.
Our ethical principles
The Group’s leaders and employees must respect and apply all applicable rules and standards according to the principles of our Code of conduct, illustrated by our ethical principles, whether it is fighting corruption, providing accurate financial reports or protecting confidentiality.
LOYALTY
Working to improve quality of life means making trust central to our relationships with all stakeholders. Sodexo is built on a solid foundation of loyalty to its clients, employees and shareholders, and on honest and open relationships with them.
RESPECT FOR PEOPLE
People are central to our business. Sodexo is committed to acting in favor of equal opportunity, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, beliefs, religion or sexual orientation. Improving quality of life means treating each individual with respect, dignity and consideration.
TRANSPARENCY
This is a key principle for Sodexo that applies consistently with all stakeholders: clients, consumers, employees, shareholders and the general public. We ensure that all are informed in a clear and precise manner about our products, services, commitments and performance.
INTEGRITY
We condemn and refuse to tolerate any practices that are not based on honesty, integrity and fairness, regardless of where our business operates in the world. We make our position clear to our clients, suppliers and employees, and expect them to reject corrupt and unfair practices.