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International Sustainable Food Barometer
Through our Sustainable Food Barometer study, we’re identifying obstacles and levers to encourage changes in eating habits and accelerate the shift toward more sustainable diets.
Download the reportUncovering Global Sustainable Eating Attitudes and Gaps Between Intentions and Behaviors
In a world grappling with the environmental impact of its food systems, the call for sustainable practices is more urgent than ever. As the global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences, we developed the International Sustainable Food Barometer, in collaboration with Harris Interactive. This report amplifies the voices of respondents across different geographies and cultures, shedding light on their understanding of sustainable food and deciphering potential gaps between perceptions, intentions, and behaviors.
Reported attitudes and perceptions of sustainable eating by US citizens showed regional attitudes and levers that can help motivate our country toward a more sustainable way of eating.
Learn more about US-specific insights in our press release.
You can also read our 2023 Sustainability and CSR Report to learn about our ongoing sustainability journey and progress.
Sustainable Food Barometer Results
CONDUCTED IN
2023
PEOPLE WERE SURVEYED IN BRAZIL, FRANCE, THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE U.S.
5000
AMERICANS EXPRESSED AN URGENT NEED TO ADOPT MORE SUSTAINABLE EATING HABITS
72%
EMPLOYEES SEEK TO EAT MORE SUSTAINABLY AT WORK
49%
STUDENTS SEEK TO EAT MORE SUSTAINABLY ON CAMPUS
69%
U.S. RESPONDENTS WHO EXPRESSED A POSITIVE PERCEPTION OF SUSTAINABLE FOOD
66%
“At Sodexo, we are committed to leading the way to a more sustainable future for people and the planet, and this barometer provides valuable data toward achieving our ambitious goals.”
Sustainable Food Barometer - Download the U.S. Report
As we navigate the complex landscape of sustainable eating, our Sustainable Food Barometer serves as a compass, guiding stakeholders toward a future where nourishing our bodies aligns seamlessly with nourishing the planet.
A few interesting takeaways from the report:
- The awareness of the urgent need to change eating habits is not only well-established, but also positively perceived.
- There is a gap between aspirations and actual behaviors.
- Personal benefits of sustainable food, such as better health, are more motivating than collective benefits.
Supporting Sustainable Eating at Work and on Campus
The Sustainable Food Barometer revealed that 69% of students seek to eat more sustainably at schools and universities, and 49% of employees seek to eat more sustainably at work or at a company cafe. This presents an opportunity for Sodexo in the U.S. to influence individuals to eat more sustainably. With 30% of our Sodexo Campus’ menus already plant-based, we are on our way to reaching our goal of 50% by 2025.
Reducing Food Waste
According to the Sustainable Food Barometer, 6 out of 10 U.S. citizens say they are already reducing food waste, with half declaring they buy local produce when they can. At Sodexo, we have an aggressive target to cut food waste: 50% reduction at 85% of our U.S. sites by 2025. We are committed to this goal through increasing food donations, community partnerships and technology, like our WasteWatch Powered by Leanpath program that tracks and measures kitchen food waste.
Perspectives
Decoding Sustainable Eating in the U.S.
Empowering Students to Embrace Sustainable Eating
Reducing Waste in Senior Living Communities
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