Universal Registration Document Fiscal 2025

2 Sustainability at Sodexo

2.2.2.5 Resource use and circular economy (E5)
Impacts, Risks and Opportunities (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
E5 Resource use and circular economy
Sourcing of materials
Negative impactShort-term

IRO Name

Contribution to scarcity of natural, agricultural commodities resources due to raw material extraction and energy used in the upstream value chain.

 Upstream value chain

Sodexo's answer to these matters

Sodexo reduces resource scarcity by sourcing certified commodities, optimizing supply chains, and encouraging suppliers to adopt low-impact production and energy-efficient practices.
Food loss & waste
OpportunityMedium-term

IRO Name

Cost savings thanks to food waste prevention and reduction.

 Upstream value chainOwn operations

Sodexo's answer to these matters

Sodexo addresses the food waste and loss at every stage of the value chain:

Upstream (suppliers and logistics):

  • Works with suppliers to strengthen traceability and cold chain integrity, requiring adherence to strict food safety and transport standards.
  • Promotes local and seasonal sourcing to shorten supply chains and reduce spoilage risks.

Own operations (kitchens, storage, events):

  • Deploys the WasteWatch program globally, enabling real-time tracking and reduction of food waste.
  • Uses digital monitoring tools (e.g., temperature sensors and automated alerts) and conducts regular trainings and audits to prevent cold chain breaks and ensure compliance with Sodexo’s global food safety standards.

Downstream (clients and consumers):

  • Works with clients to adapt menus and portion sizes to actual demand, minimizing overproduction.
  • Redirects safe, unsold meals through redistribution and donation programs, limiting waste and enhancing social impact.
  • Raises awareness among consumers through nutrition and carbon labeling, enabling informed choices that reduce waste.
Negative impactShort-term

IRO Name

Food loss in Sodexo's own operations (central kitchens, catering, events, etc.) due to overproduction, unsold/unconsumed, food waste or poor food production management contributing to natural resources depletion.

 Own operations
Negative impactShort-term

IRO Name

Food loss in the downstream value chain due to consumption habits.

 Downstream value chain
Negative impactShort-term

IRO Name

Financial and food loss (cold chain breaks, product spoilage) for the various players in the supply chain.

 Upstream value chainDownstream value chain
Packaging and other waste
Negative impactShort-term

IRO Name

Non-hazardous waste production and disposal leading to adverse impacts on the environment.

 Upstream value chainOwn operationsDownstream value chain

Sodexo's answer to these matters

Sodexo mitigates the environmental impact of non-hazardous waste through targeted reduction initiatives, recycling and composting programs, safe disposal protocols, and supplier engagement to limit waste generation across its operations and value chain.
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