Sodexo earns highest marks in RobecoSAM's "Sustainability Yearbook" for tenth straight year
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Award recognizes companies that through their Corporate Responsibility efforts
are "strongly positioned to create long-term shareholder value"
Paris, January 25, 2017 - Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life services,
reinforces its position as one of the most sustainable companies in the world by
earning Gold Class distinction in RobecoSAM's annual "Sustainability Yearbook
2017". For the tenth consecutive year, Sodexo has been ranked as the top-scoring
company in its sector for its excellent sustainability performance.
This recognition reflects Sodexo's long-term mission of contributing to the
economic, social and environmental development of the communities, regions and
countries where it operates. Sodexo is a global company delivering its services
locally in the 80 countries where the Group is present. Commitment to local
communities is a major pillar of its Corporate Responsibility strategy. For
instance,Sodexo fosters local development through its relationships with local
employees, clients and suppliers by developing employability and sustaining the
economic development of its partners. Sodexo notably works in many countries
throughout the world to integrate small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into
its supply chain. This year, the Group will once again purchase products and
services totaling more than $1 billion from SMEs. This action aims to benefit as
many as 5,000 small businesses in 40 countries, with 1,500 of those businesses
being women owned and operated.
Sodexo also works hand-in-hand with local authorities, clients, NGOs and
associations to contribute to the development of local communities. For example,
via Stop Hunger, an international non-profit organization created in 1996 by
Sodexo employees, Sodexo supports networks of solidarity grocery stores and
funds the creation of community gardens in France and Latin America, enabling
people to grow healthy food for their families. The two organizations also help
women, who account for 43% of agricultural production and grow 60-80% of the
food resources derived from family farming in developing countries, become more
autonomous and contribute more to sustainable development while making it a
source of empowerment.
More about RobecoSAM's Sustainability Yearbook
Each year, RobecoSAM, a leading asset management company focusing on
sustainability investing, publishes "The Sustainability Yearbook", the world's
most comprehensive publication on corporate sustainability performance. In
2017, a record number of more than 3,400 companies were considered for inclusion
in the yearbook. As many as 867 companies from 42 different countries
participated in this year's assessment.
View RobecoSAM's Sustainability Yearbook for more information.
About Sodexo
Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in
services that improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and
organizational performance. Operating in 80 countries, Sodexo serves 75 million
consumers each day through its unique combination of On-site Services, Benefits
and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services. Through its more than
100 services, Sodexo provides clients an integrated offering developed over 50
years of experience: from foodservices, reception, maintenance and cleaning, to
facilities and equipment management; from Meal Pass, Gift Pass and Mobility Pass
benefits for employees to in-home assistance, child care centers and concierge
services. Sodexo's success and performance are founded on its independence, its
sustainable business model and its ability to continuously develop and engage
its 425,000 employees throughout the world.
Sodexo is included in the CAC 40 and DJSI indices.
| Key figures (as of August 31, 2016)
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| 20.2 billion euro in consolidated revenues
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| 425,000 employees
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| 19(th) largest employer worldwide
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| 80 countries
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| 75 million consumers served daily
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| 16,6 billion euro in market capitalization (as of January 11, 2017)
Contacts
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| Media | |
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| Laura Schalk | Elsa Mélique |
| Tel: +33 1 57 75 85 69 | Tel: +33 1 57 75 80 21 |
| laura.schalk(at)sodexo.com | elsa.melique(at)sodexo.com |
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