Universal Registration Document Fiscal 2025

2 Sustainability at Sodexo

2.2.2.4 Biodiversity and ecosystems (E4)
Impacts, Risques et Opportunités (IROs)
IRO Type

Positive impact

Negative impact

Opportunity

Risk

Time horizon

Short-term

Medium-term

   
Value chain

Upstream value chain

Own operations

Downstream value chain

 
IRO type & horizon IRO Name Value chain Sodexo's answer to these matters
E4 Biodiversity and ecosystems
Biodiversity and natural ecosystems
Negative impactShort-term

IRO Name

Biodiversity loss and degradation of ecosystems due to deforestation, species habitat destruction, resource and soil depletion, land-use change, fertility and permeability or other inappropriate practices in the upstream value chain.

Upstream value chain

Sodexo's answer to these matters

Sodexo addresses biodiversity risks in its value chain by promoting responsible sourcing practices: avoiding products linked to deforestation, protecting natural habitats, and supporting sustainable agriculture. The Group works with certified suppliers (e.g., RSPO for palm oil, Rainforest Alliance for coffee and cocoa) and engages in soil-friendly practices to limit erosion and preserve fertility.

RiskMedium-term

IRO Name

Reputational and legal risk in case of non-compliance with local regulations in favor of the protection of biodiversity, nature and landscapes.

Upstream value chainOwn operations
Policies, actions, targets [E4-2, E4-3, E4-4]

Policies to address biodiversity and natural ecosystems matter, corresponding actions, resources and targets are fully embedded our Climate & Nature strategy, through the Responsible sourcing and sustainable eating pillars, described in section 2.2.2 Environmental information and summarized as follows :

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% certified sustainable disposable paper products by 2025
  • 100% physical sustainable certified palm oil by 2025 for cooking oil, frying oil and margarine (including purchases of RSPO PalmTrace certificates)
  • 100% sustainable fish and seafood by 2025
  • Encouraging and supporting suppliers to set Science-Based Targets aligned with the 1.5°C trajectory
  • Embedding climate and environmental criteria into sourcing and procurement processes

Sustainable eating

Policies

Sodexo sustainability position paper - Low carbon meals

Objectifs et engagements

  • 70% low-carbon main dishes in centrally planned menus by 2030
  • 33% plant-based main dish recipes in its menus by 2025

On-site resource efficiency

Policies

No specific policy from this pillar is linked to ESRS E4

Targets and commitments

No specific target or commitment from this pillar is linked to ESRS E4