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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In 2023, Sodexo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,512,956,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 82,605,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 13,253,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 contribution of around 13,417,098,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a target to decrease absolute emissions across all scopes by 34% by 2025, compared to a 2017 baseline. Sodexo has made substantial progress in its climate commitments, achieving a 37.2% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 23.2% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2020. The company aims to further enhance its sustainability efforts by committing to a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, alongside a similar target for Scope 3 emissions. Additionally, Sodexo plans to source 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Long-term goals include reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, with a 90% reduction target for all scopes by the same year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Paris Agreement, demonstrating Sodexo's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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