On Individuals
We’re committed to enhancing employees’ lives and well-being, promoting healthy choices for 100% of consumers, and driving sustainability for a hunger-free world, impacting 3.6 million beneficiaries annually.
Sodexo’s Pledge to Corporate Responsibility
We’re committed to enriching lives, strengthening communities and preserving our planet. Our services extend beyond the plate and embody our dedication to the well-being of individuals, communities and our environment.
It All Starts with the Everyday
Sodexo is at the forefront of operational excellence and sustainability, with everyday actions tailored to fostering well-being and environmental stewardship. Through our comprehensive approach, we empower you to thrive and meet your goals— ensuring every meal served and every facility managed contributes to a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow.
Our dedication to reducing waste, promoting sustainable sourcing, and implementing innovative solutions demonstrates our unwavering commitment to a creating better future for all.
Our actions ripple through communities, sparking positive change and setting new benchmarks for responsibility in the local and global landscapes.
Our Impact
On Communities
We create diverse and inclusive workplaces, achieving gender balance in management, promoting fair and sustainable practices, with a global goal of 25% spend on small businesses and empowering women for societal change nationwide.
On the Environment
We’re dedicated to fostering an environmentally responsible culture, training 100% of site managers and senior leaders in sustainable practices, reducing carbon emissions by 34%, and targeting a 50% reduction in food waste at key sites representing 85% of raw material cost.
Every action and every day carry transformative potential—a principle Sodexo lives by. Through our strategy, Better Tomorrow 2025, we harness our core strengths to foster positive societal and environmental change. This ambitious plan, aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, outlines nine commitments.
As an employer, service provider, and corporate citizen, we’re dedicated to making significant impacts on individuals, communities, and our environment. Our mission transcends the ordinary, focusing on tangible actions that drive progress and a sustainable future.
Our Commitments to a Better Tomorrow pledge a dedication to transforming today’s efforts into a hopeful, sustainable tomorrow, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Our Impact on Individuals
Our mission is rooted in enhancing well-being and sustainability. We aim to improve the quality of life of our employees, safely, ensuring a secure and prosperous environment for our team. We also provide and encourage consumers to access healthy lifestyle choices, empowering individuals with the knowledge and resources for a healthier life. We are committed to a lasting impact on societal well-being: we act sustainably for a hunger-free world.
Our Impact on Communities
Sodexo champions community commitment through ensuring a diverse workforce and inclusive culture, enhancing our communities. We promote local development, fair, inclusive, and sustainable practices, fueling positive local impact. Further, we drive diversity and inclusion as a catalyst for societal change, believing in inclusivity’s transformative power.
Our Impact on the Environment
We are dedicated to sustainability, aiming to foster a culture of environmental responsibility within our workforce and workspaces. We commit to source responsibly and provide management services that reduce carbon emissions, integrating eco-friendly practices across operations. Additionally, we champion sustainable resource usage, to help our actions contribute to a healthier planet.
Progress on our 2025 Commitments
Transparency in business nurtures trust and accountability, guiding informed decisions and ethical practices, essential for sustainable development and growth1.
Our Impact on Individuals
Our role as an employer
Achieve a 76.1% engagement Rate
76.1%Our role as a service provider
97.1% of consumers are offered healthy lifestyle options everyday2
97.1%Our role as a corporate citizen
2.8 million annual Stop Hunger beneficiaries
2.8 million
Objectives
Progress
Our Impact on Communities
Our role as an employer
97.5% of our segments have gender-balanced management teams
97.5%Our role as a service provider
18.2% of spend is with small businesses
18.2%Our role as a corporate citizen
Contribute to Sodexo’s global goal of empowering 171,500 women in communities
171,500
Objectives
Progress
Our Impact on the Environment
Our role as an employer
71.6% of on-site management & senior leaders are trained in sustainable practices
71.6%Our role as a service provider
25.6% reduction of carbon emissions
25.6%Our role as a corporate citizen
49.2% reduction in our food waste at sites representing 85% of our raw material cost
49.2%
Objectives
Progress
Sustainability Progress & Impact
Explore our 2023 US Sustainability & CSR Report: a deep dive into our achievements and progress in meeting the targets set forth in our Better Tomorrow 2025 commitments.
Our Stories
Discover the latest blogs about how our employees take sustainable actions, how we bring sustainability innovations to our client sites, and how we positively impact our communities.
Sustainable Eating Trends
Uncover trends in sustainable eating with our Food Barometer, highlighting global shifts towards more eco-conscious dining choices.
1 These are our goals for 2025 and current progress as of May 31, 2023 unless noted otherwise.
2 Current progress as of August 31, 2023.
Let's Build a Better Tomorrow Together
Ready to make a real difference? Contact us today to explore how our services and commitments align with your goals for sustainability, community support, and environmental care. Together, we can create impactful solutions tailored to your needs.