Corporate Responsibility

We’re committed to enriching lives in the Middle East. Strengthening communities and preserving our precious planet. Our services go beyond the plate and demonstrate our dedication to the well-being of individuals, communities, and our environment. 

Our corporate purpose

Sodexo is at the forefront of operational excellence and sustainability, with everyday actions tailored to fostering well-being and environmental stewardship.

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.

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    Where Our Food Comes From

    Transparency and authenticity are driving food choices.
  • Love Of Food

    The food we eat is changing - consumers are looking for active and healthier options. Our dietitians and chefs collaborate to develop sustainable, healthy and balanced meal choices.
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    Food Should Be Eaten Not Wasted

    Food should never be thrown away. Nearly all our site managers, chefs and kitchen staff have implemented initiatives to cut waste. But this is not enough.

Our CSR Commitments 

At Sodexo, we constantly aim to promote the holistic growth of our society. Our top priority is making a positive impact on our local communities and planet. Strengthening this agenda is our Better Tomorrow 2025 roadmap. It outlines our role as an Employer, as a CSR Service Provider and as a Corporate Citizen. The roadmap guides our actions and our impact on individuals, communities and the environment, helping us make informed decisions for a better, brighter and empowered future.



Our Progress

95.3%

employee engagement rate

30%

of Sodexo’s employees work in countries that have gender balance in their management populations

90.6%

of senior leaders are trained in sustainable practices

89.6%

of consumers are offered healthy lifestyle options every day

€24.9 M

spent with SME suppliers

-57.4%

absolute scope (1&2) reduction

3.3 M

Stop Hunger beneficiaries

34,600

empowered women in communities

-20.5%

reduction in our food waste

Our Impact on People

We employ locally and serve locally. We are woven into the social fabric of every community we serve. It's natural for us to work together to solve local challenges, create equal opportunities and contribute to economic development.

  • Promoting an Inclusive Culture

    Each individual's unique background, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce and truly reflect the communities we serve.
  • Promoting Inclusive Growth

    Our global gender balance strategy is a key driver in ensuring that both women and men have equal access to growth and opportunities in our workplace.
  • Stop Hunger

    Quality of Life begins when basic human needs are met, which is why we chose to fight hunger worldwide through the dedicated Stop Hunger non-profit network.

Driving Sustainability, Together

We are always seeking opportunities to collaborate with clients, and design sustainable solutions for the next generation of their business. We are committed to reducing our global carbon emissions, both our own and those on client sites that come from delivering our services.

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Delivering sustainability services

Our services can help our clients' efforts to reduce their environmental impact.
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Reducing carbon emissions

A stable climate is indispensable to quality of life. Sodexo is in a strong position to contribute to this global challenge through our core services.