Sodexo
Sodexo, officially known as Sodexo S.A., is a global leader in quality of life services, headquartered in France. Founded in 1966, the company has established a strong presence across various regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Operating within the facilities management and food services industry, Sodexo offers a diverse range of services, including catering, cleaning, and integrated facilities management. What sets Sodexo apart is its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its clients and their customers through innovative solutions tailored to specific needs. With a focus on sustainability and social responsibility, Sodexo has achieved notable milestones, such as being recognised as a leader in corporate sustainability. As a trusted partner for numerous organisations, Sodexo continues to strengthen its market position, delivering exceptional service and value across multiple sectors.
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Sodexo's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sodexo reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 13,417,098,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 82,605,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 13,253,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 13,417,098,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the company has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040. Sodexo's near-term commitments include a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2017 as the baseline. Additionally, the company aims to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 0% in FY2017 to 100% by FY2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Sodexo also targets a 55% reduction within the same timeframe. Long-term goals are even more ambitious, with a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by FY2040. Furthermore, Sodexo has pledged to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by 31st December 2025. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Sodexo's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 100,527,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 42,287,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 16,889,925,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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