Universal Registration Document Fiscal 2025

2 Sustainability at Sodexo

To go a step further, this roadmap has been translated into concrete actions at both Group and regional levels. A summary of these actions is provided in the table below.

PILLAR 1 – PEOPLE
Commitment 1: Nurture our people well-being and development

Sodexo employees' health, safety, well-being, and development are the first condition for our positive impact. This is why Sodexo is committed to enabling its employees to grow and to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive.

ACTIONS
  • By 2028, Sodexo commits to providing 15 hours of training per year (vs. 11.8 today) to all employees worldwide.
  • The Group will continue rolling out Vita, its global benefits program establishing a minimum global standard for all employees, with the ambition to cover every region in which Sodexo operates.
PILLAR 2 - CLIENTS
Commitment 2: BETTER SOURCING from a responsible & trusted supply chain

We commit to continue to source responsibly by ensuring that every product and service we buy is safe, healthy, and reliable. We aim to champion inclusive sourcing that drives positive social and economic impact for people and communities.

ACTIONS

We assess and engage our key suppliers to ensure they meet verified advanced sustainability standards, through independent organizations, such as EcoVadis. This approach builds trust, transparency, and measurable progress of our most strategic suppliers.

Commitment 3: BETTER MEALS that taste good & do good

The global food system accounts for one-third of the world’s carbon emissions. Sodexo is accelerating its food transition, with a twofold objective: nutritious, low-carbon meal adoption and consumers information to foster best choices.

ACTIONS
  • Sodexo is targeting 70% of low-carbon main dishes, planned in our central menus by 2030. A low-carbon dish is equivalent of 900g CO₂e or less. This will be driven by enriching plant-based menus and rebalancing healthier diets.
  • Main dishes' carbon impact will be measured using third-party tools, which assesses food products' carbon footprint.
Commitment 4: BETTER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT for energy, water & waste

Food waste accounts for 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Sodexo has a major role to play in tackling it, while also preserving natural resources.

Its ambition is to further optimize water usage, especially in water-stressed regions, and collaborate with our clients to efficiently reduce energy usage.

ACTIONS
  • Sodexo will keep the momentum on WasteWatch program deployment continuing to cover 85% raw material costs and targeting 50% food waste reduction by 2028.
  • Progressive transition to a cleaner vehicle fleet with tracking of electric, hybrid, or alternative-fuel vehicles will be conducted across the 10 major countries representing 80% of Sodexo’s directly operated fleet.
PILLAR 3 - PLANET & SOCIETY
Commitment 5: Reduce pressure on climate & nature

Sodexo has committed to achieving Net Zero by 2040, becoming the first company in its sector to make this major pledge in the fight against climate change. Better Tomorrow 2028 fully aligns with this SBTi-validated trajectory.

ACTIONS
  • Scope 3 emissions represent 99% of the Group’s carbon footprint. Of these, 90% are directly linked to food activity. Through responsible sourcing, healthier low-carbon meals, and food waste reduction, Sodexo is committed to achieve Net Zero by 2040.
  • Under Better Tomorrow 2028, Sodexo will continue to measure reductions in both direct and indirect emissions.
Commitment 6: Act for a hunger-free world

Since 1996, Sodexo committed to fighting food insecurity through its Stop Hunger, unique philanthropic cause. This historic commitment is structured around food assistance, emergency aid, as well as empowering communities.

ACTIONS

Progress will be tracked through the number of communities supported each year.