Strategy & performance
Operating in a growth market with strong tailwindsOperating in a growth market with strong tailwinds
Sodexo always pays close attention to the world’s major transformations with a view to understanding them, in order to better adapt. In a highly competitive environment, analyzing demographic, social, environmental, economic and technological changes allows Sodexo to fine-tune its strategy and to seize many opportunities for future growth.
Attractive and growing markets
Source: Sodexo
Food services: a 240 billion euros market, 53% self-operated
Facilities Management services: a 380 billion euros market, 51% self-operated
North America: a competitive and high-potential market
Europe: growth supported by innovation and the societal value of activities
Rest of the World: high growth and development potential
Favorable market trends
Exacerbated complexity for organizations to manage some services directly:
- high inflation;
- post-pandemic context;
- labour availability;
- hybrid working.
War for talent
The experience offered to employees, an essential driver for employer attractiveness and their social role.
Growing awareness of climate change challenges and in particular the role of the food chain and resource management.
Site attractiveness to better compete for employees, students and patients.
Market growth drivers
Increased demand for outsourcing.
Growing demand for responsible food and sustainable services.
Continued demand for holistic experiences to improve the comfort of individuals and places.
Growing appetite for premium offers, to improve attractiveness.
Market expectations
