22 Reasons Every Day is Earth Day at Sodexo Live!
The official date may be April 22, but every day is Earth Day at Sodexo Live!. We're celebrating 22 eco-friendly innovations and socially responsible milestones at our venues nationwide.
1. We <3 Veg WeekCafé Phipps at Phipps Conservatory celebrated Valentine's Day with "We Love Veg Week," a 100% plant-based pop-up that delighted--and educated--guests.
The Baltimore Convention Center donated over 13,000 lbs of vegan food waste to Carriage House Farms in 2022, saving the farm $2,000 in pig feed.
The Indianapolis Zoo partnered with Fischer Farms, a champion of regenerative agriculture and sustainably raised "farm to fork" beef.
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is the world's first to be certified under LEED v4.1 guidelines that raise standards for energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, and waste reduction.
Orange County Convention Center empowered two major event clients to donate nearly 200,000 pounds of food to a local food bank.
Every April and September, Sodexo Live! teams partner with Sodexo’s Stop Hunger Foundation and Nestle to prepare 1,500 servings of soup at sites across the country, distributing the food throughout their communities where it is needed most.
Over 50 Sodexo Live! team members from different lines of business, different areas of the country, and different roles have joined forces to advance our environmental stewardship.
The Virginia Beach Convention Center was chosen as a Virginia Green Travel Star 2023 for their sustainable initiatives.
MBCC’s new Rum Room restaurant and Venu event space launched a herb and vegetable garden using organic soil mixed with compost from the Center’s composting program.
Clients at Vancouver Convention Center can "Donate a Break" to Union Gospel Mission, adding a donation to their catering package.
11. Less LandfillRonald Reagan Presidential Library dedicated a day to educating Cafe guests on composting and recycling, resulting in only 9 lbs. of landfill waste at the end of the day.
Museum Kitchen, serving stations, and dining area now feature energy-efficient technology, compostable and reusable serviceware, and dining tables made from recycled car engine parts.
Sodexo Live! chefs incorporate delicious plant-based options into menus across North America.
Corporate Sustainability Director Molly Crouch is passionate about working with our venues to create and implement solutions that meet their sustainability goals.
Sodexo Live! supports small businesses and minority- and women-owned companies like Mimi Jo’s Fruit Tea and Sweet Southern Spirit.
Sodexo Live! won 10 medals in Sodexo's 2023 GOALympics, turning in award-winning performances by focusing on reducing food waste and implementing environmentally friendly practices.
Since 2006, Sodexo Live! has worked with the Seattle Aquarium to participate in The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program, receiving a grade of 100% for the seafood purchased for guests.
In concert with the conservation efforts of Zoo New England, the Sodexo Live! team is committed to using biodegradable and compostable products.
Since February ’23, Museum Kitchen in the Museum of Science and Industry has reduced food waste weight by 54%.
Sodexo Live! and Hollywood Bowl partner with South LA Café to help eradicate hunger in South LA by bringing fresh, affordable, and healthy food options to residents living in a food desert.
Sodexo Live! is the presenting sponsor of the Pro Sports Assembly Certificate of Inclusive Leadership, promoting values of inclusive leadership within the professional sports industry.
22. Local, Local, LocalRaleigh Convention Center’s “A Seat at the Table” forges connections with local farmers, especially from underrepresented groups such as female and BIPOC farmers, with a menu that represents what makes North Carolina agriculture so special.