Sodexo Sustainability Profile
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 13,512,956,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 82,605,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 13,253,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 13,417,098,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 34% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2025, using 2017 as the baseline year. This commitment includes a 15.9% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025. Sodexo is also working towards achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, with interim targets of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2030. The company aims to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 0% in 2017 to 100% by 2030. Additionally, it has pledged to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 55% within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Sodexo's commitment to the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company has already achieved a 37.2% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 23.2% reduction in Scope 3 emissions since 2017, demonstrating significant progress towards its climate commitments.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Sodexo's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Sodexo's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and decreased by approximately 21% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 54% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Sodexo's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Sodexo has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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