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Responsible Supply Chain

We’re committed to a responsible supply chain that respects people and planet. We follow strict quality standards to help source healthier products while minimizing environmental impact. 

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Our Approach to Responsible Sourcing 

We’ve collaborated with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) since 2010 to spearhead conservation efforts and minimize environmental footprints across key product categories. With WWF's expertise, we've developed sustainable practices for seafood, fruits and vegetables, palm oil, soy, beef, and dairy sourcing.  

Committed to achieving 100% sustainable* fish and seafood globally by 2025, we are a founding partner and Steering Board member of the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) and we work with our suppliers alongside our technical partner the WWF.  

Our partnerships extend to respected organizations like the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council and Business for Social Responsibility, ensuring accountability in responsible sourcing.  

Additionally, we empower local communities when we prioritize local and seasonal foods through our produce vendor partners. Join us in supporting over 2,000 farmers and farmer co-ops, alongside more than 75 regional produce distributors, in building a more sustainable future. 

*As per Sodexo Sourcing Guide 

by 2025

Sodexo is charting a path towards a sustainable future with two pivotal goals: ensuring all fish and seafood is sustainably* sourced by 2025 and eradicating deforestation from our supply chain by 2030. This commitment underlines our dedication to not only sourcing responsibly but also to nurturing social equity and safeguarding our environment. By forging strong partnerships and adhering to stringent standards, we aim to positively impact the health of our consumers and the planet, while championing a supply chain that is both fair and inclusive. 

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    Ensuring Health and Wellbeing

    Our partners are required to follow our supplier specifications, and they receive support and assistance through a quality monitoring plan that includes regular audits. We have strict standards for selecting products and suppliers in order to ensure we source safe, nutritious and quality food. We check these standards using a rigorous and objective testing process.
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    Fostering Social Equity 

    Our Supplier Code of Conduct is fundamental to our approach; it ensures that our suppliers comply with responsible, ethical, social and environmental practices. Our global Supply Chain Inclusion Program proactively seeks to increase spend with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the US, considered small businesses, as well as businesses 51% owned and controlled by women or underrepresented groups, as defined by country within our supply base. 

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