Low-emissions fleet
The transition is being implemented through a phased replacement strategy, with a focus on regions where infrastructure and operational needs align with low-emission vehicle deployment. This initiative is a key component of our broader decarbonization strategy and reflects our commitment to embedding sustainability into operational decisions that deliver measurable environmental impact. At the end of Fiscal 2024, electric, hybrid or alternative fuel vehicles, including models powered by ethanol and other biofuels, represented 23.2% of the fleet and 29.8% at the end of Fiscal 2025.
In the UK and Ireland, for example, all of our new company cars are hybrid or fully electric, with over 76% of the fleet already classified as low emission. What is more, 100% of the electricity that we buy to charge these vehicles comes from renewable sources. This contributes to the Scope 3 targets of our British and Irish clients, as well as our own Scope 1 & 2 objectives.
On the Seine in Paris, Sodexo Live! has launched its first plug-in hybrid “Batobus”. It emits 55% less CO₂e than a conventional boat and is capable of carrying 200 passengers for 16 hours a day – smoothly, quietly and with a new, more panoramic design.
Reduce food waste
WasteWatch is Sodexo’s data-driven food waste prevention program, designed to eliminate avoidable food waste across the value chain by driving both operational and behavioral changes. It is integral to Sodexo’s environmental strategy under Better Tomorrow 2025, which emphasizes sustainable resource use and circular economy principles.
The program:
Performance under WasteWatch is tied to leadership incentives; the cost of Sodexo’s revolving credit facility (RCF) is adjusted depending on progress towards food waste goals.
Internal monitoring and monthly reporting through the Better Tomorrow framework ensures the program efficient management and deployment.
As of Fiscal 2025, WasteWatch program was deployed on 85.4% of food sites and achieved a 47.6% waste reduction.
Sodexo is committed to engaging all stakeholders in its journey toward shared climate objectives. As part of this commitment, the SEA tool was developed to assess and improve environmental and societal performance at client service sites. It enables site teams to measure their carbon footprint, benchmark performance, and partner with clients to reduce impacts. This tool supports Sodexo’s broader climate ambitions under the Better Tomorrow roadmap and its Net-Zero by 2040 commitment.
At the end of Fiscal 2025, SEA tool was deployed on more than 6,300 sites. The tool also contains a carbon calculation module covering emissions from service delivery at client sites, including energy consumption, waste, upstream supply chain, and associated activities (e.g. employee commuting).
Climate training and awareness
As both a service provider and a responsible employer, Sodexo integrates training and awareness as a cornerstone of its climate and sustainability strategy.
For consumers, Sodexo promotes healthier and more sustainable eating habits by developing and offering an expanded range of low-carbon, nutritious, and delicious recipes. Through this approach, the Group actively influences consumer preferences and contributes to reducing the environmental footprint of meals.
For employees, Sodexo provides structured training programs that explain how every individual can contribute to reducing the environmental impact of the Group’s activities. This includes role-specific learning for culinary and operational teams on sustainable menu design, food waste reduction, and energy efficiency, as well as practical, everyday tips for protecting the environment both at work and at home.
The Group’s scale makes small actions significant: when multiplied across thousands of employees worldwide, these individual steps generate a collective impact. This approach strengthens Sodexo’s internal culture of sustainability and extends positive practices into employees’ communities and households, amplifying the Group’s contribution to climate action.
Global life sciences client
Sodexo identified and completed 161 energy & climate reducing initiatives for their global portfolio of sites over 3 years. These include renewable energy installations & improvements, lighting sensors & upgrades, and a wide range of energy conservation measures.
Global manufacturing client
Sodexo supported the electrification of kitchens at sites in Brazil, Spain, Thailand and Vietnam. These projects contribute to decarbonization by replacing fossil fuel-based cooking systems with electric alternatives.
