2.2.4 Governance information
Impacts, Risks and Opportunities (IROs)
Opportunity
| IRO type & horizon | IRO name | Value chain | Sodexo's answer to these matters |
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| G1 Business conduct | |||
| Animal welfare | |||
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IRO name Impact on animal welfare due to poor rearing and slaughter conditions. |
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Sodexo's answer to these matters Sodexo addresses animal welfare risks by enforcing strict sourcing standards, guided by the internationally recognized “Five Freedoms” and supported by the Sodexo Animal Welfare Supplier Charter. |
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IRO name Reputational and legal risk related to animal welfare allegations. |
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| Fair relationship with suppliers | |||
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IRO name Contributing to spreading the Group's ethical and sustainable practices by involving suppliers and partners in its sustainable development approach. |
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Sodexo's answer to these matters Sodexo drives positive impact across its value chain by embedding ethical and sustainable practices into supplier selection and partnerships. We prioritize suppliers based on sustainability performance and require compliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct. Through initiatives like responsible sourcing programs and collaborative capacity-building, Sodexo ensures its partners uphold environmental, social, and ethical standards while contributing to inclusive growth. |
| Business integrity | |||
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IRO name Deterioration of the physical and psychological well-being of Sodexo employees and value chain workers in case of repeated or severe infringements of Sodexo Code of Conduct, improper business practices or failure of the whistleblowing system. |
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Sodexo's answer to these matters Sodexo safeguards the physical and psychological well-being of its employees and value chain workers by enforcing strict compliance with its Code of Conduct and global ethical standards. Robust training, monitoring systems, and risk assessments help prevent corruption, anti-competitive practices, and other misconduct. Through the Speak Up whistleblowing system, available worldwide and designed to ensure confidentiality and protection against retaliation, we foster a culture of integrity, transparency, and trust, mitigating reputational, legal, and operational risks. |
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IRO name Reputational, legal and operational risk related to non-compliance with business ethics rules (corruption, anti-competitive practices, Sapin 2, etc.). |
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