Some disclosure requirements are incorporated by reference:
| ESRS § | Disclosure requirements or data points | Section |
|---|---|---|
| ESRS 2 §20, 21 (c) (d) (e), 23 (a) | ESRS 2 §20, 21 (c) (d) (e), 23 (a) Disclosure requirements or data points GOV-1 composition and diversity of the administrative management and supervisory bodies, their roles and responsibilities, the expertise and skills of the members |
ESRS 2 §20, 21 (c) (d) (e), 23 (a) Section 7.1.1 7.1.4 |
| ESRS 2 § 29 | ESRS 2 § 29 Disclosure requirements or data points GOV-3 integration of sustainability-related performance in incentive schemes offered to members of the administrative, management and supervisory bodies |
ESRS 2 § 29 Section 7.3 |
| ESRS 2 §30, AR10 | ESRS 2 §30, AR10 Disclosure requirements or data points GOV-4 statement on due diligence |
ESRS 2 §30, AR10 Section 6.4 |
| ESRS 2 § 36 | ESRS 2 § 36 Disclosure requirements or data points Risk management and internal controls |
ESRS 2 § 36 Section 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 |
| ESRS S4 | ESRS S4 Disclosure requirements or data points Data protection |
ESRS S4 Section 6.5 |
To ensure a clear understanding of the environmental, social, and governance information disclosed, reference should be made to the Reporting Methodology (see section 2.2.6), which outlines the methodological framework applied to the most material indicators. This section specifies calculation approaches, key assumptions, estimation techniques, and reporting boundaries to guarantee the reliability and consistency of the data presented. Additional details on datapoints derived from other EU legislation are provided in section 2.2.7.
Sodexo confirms that it is not excluded from EU Paris-Aligned Benchmarks, in accordance with the requirements of Article 16(f) of ESRS E1 and Articles 12.1(d) to (g) and 12.2 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818. Sodexo does not directly derive revenues from activities related to coal, oil, or high-intensity power generation, and none of our operations have been identified as causing significant harm to environmental objectives under the EU Taxonomy.
The Sodexo Board of Directors defines the Group’s long-term strategy, ensuring that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities are integrated. Drawing on diverse international expertise, the Board oversees financial and sustainability performance, with the support of specialized committees chaired by independent directors. Regular dialogue with management keeps the Board closely connected to Sodexo’s operations, enabling responsible decision-making that aligns with stakeholder expectations and promotes sustainable growth.
The detailed composition of the Board of Directors and its committees, as well as their respective competencies and experiences can be found in chapter 7, sections 7.1.4 and 7.1.5.
| FISCAL 2025 | FISCAL 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of Directors of Sodexo's Board of Directors | Total number of Directors of Sodexo's Board of Directors FISCAL 2025 12 |
Total number of Directors of Sodexo's Board of Directors FISCAL 2024 12 |
| Number of executive Directors | Number of executive Directors FISCAL 2025 2 |
Number of executive Directors FISCAL 2024 2 |
| Number of non-executive Directors | Number of non-executive Directors FISCAL 2025 8 |
Number of non-executive Directors FISCAL 2024 8 |
| Number of Directors representing employees | Number of Directors representing employees FISCAL 2025 2 |
Number of Directors representing employees FISCAL 2024 2 |
| Number of women in the Board of Directors | Number of women in the Board of Directors FISCAL 2025 5 |
Number of women in the Board of Directors FISCAL 2024 5 |
| % of women in the Board of Directors(1) | % of women in the Board of Directors(1) FISCAL 2025 42 % |
% of women in the Board of Directors(1) FISCAL 2024 42 % |
| Number of independent non-executive Directors | Number of independent non-executive Directors FISCAL 2025 6 |
Number of independent non-executive Directors FISCAL 2024 6 |
| % of independent non-executive members | % of independent non-executive members FISCAL 2025 50 % |
% of independent non-executive members FISCAL 2024 50 % |
To reinforce its commitment to sustainable and responsible business conduct, Sodexo has established a dedicated Sustainability Committee within its Board of Directors, effective October 2024.
This newly formed specialized Committee plays a strategic role in overseeing the integration of sustainability into Sodexo’s governance model and long-term value creation. It ensures that the Group’s environmental, social, and ethical priorities are consistently aligned with its corporate strategy and stakeholders’ expectations.
Chaired by an independent Director, the Committee is composed of seven members from Sodexo’s Board of Directors, selected for their recognized competencies in sustainable development, ethics, and corporate governance. The Sustainability Committee supports the Board in monitoring the progress of Sodexo’s sustainability roadmap and its compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks, including the CSRD.
