2.2.2.3 Water and marine resources (E3)
Impacts, Risks and Opportunities (IROs)
Positive impact
Negative impact
Opportunity
Risk
Short-term
Medium-term
Upstream value chain
Own operations
Downstream value chain| IRO type & horizon | IRO Name | Value chain | Sodexo's answer to these matters |
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| E3 Water and marine resources | |||
| Marine resources | |||
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IRO Name Impoverishment of certain species and deterioration of marine ecosystems encouraged by a wide supply of pescatarian products or potential protected species. |
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Sodexo's answer to these matters Guided by its sustainable seafood supplier charter, Sodexo applies sustainable sourcing standards, excluding endangered species, and prioritizing certified seafood (e.g., MSC, ASC). Through supplier engagement and responsible menu design, we help preserve biodiversity and reduce pressure on vulnerable marine resources. |
| Water consumption | |||
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IRO Name Contribution to natural water resources depletion and aggravation of local hydric stress due to water consumption or withdrawal within Sodexo food services. |
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Sodexo's answer to these matters Sodexo promotes efficient water use across its operations and value chain, including sourcing practices that reduce consumption and technologies that limit withdrawal.. |
Marine resources and water consumption sustainability matters are mostly supported by the Responsible sourcing and On-site resource efficiency pillars of our Climate & Nature strategy, described in section 2.2.2 Environmental information. The corresponding policies, actions and targets are summarized in this table.
Sodexo’s Climate Transition Plan to Achieve Net Zero by 2040
Climate & Nature core pillars
Responsible sourcing
Policies
Sodexo commitment to protect forests and peatlands
Sodexo sustainable seafood supplier charter
Targets and commitments
- Deforestation and conversion free supply chain globally by 2030 for palm oil, soy, beef and paper products
- 100% of its tier 1 contracted suppliers sign its Code of Conduct by 2025
- 100% sustainable fish and seafood by 2025
- Embedding climate and environmental criteria into sourcing and procurement processes
Sustainable eating
Policies
No specific policy from this pillar is linked to ESRS E3
Targets and commitments
No specific target or commitment from this pillar is linked to ESRS E3
On-site resource efficiency
Policies
Sodexo sustainability position paper - Sodexo's approach to water resources
Targets and commitments
No specific target or commitment from this pillar is linked to ESRS E3