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 carbon emissions of approximately 13,417,098,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 82,605,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 13,253,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 21,579,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for around 13,417,098,000 kg CO2e, including substantial figures from purchased goods and services (7,311,000,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (4,808,806,000 kg CO2e). Sodexo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 34% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, using 2017 as the base year. Additionally, the company is on a path to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040. For long-term goals, Sodexo targets a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2040. The company also plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 20% in 2017 to 100% by 2025. These commitments align with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Sodexo's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 16,889,925,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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