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 13,417,098,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 13,417,098,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 82,605,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 13,253,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Sodexo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 34% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2025, using 2017 as the baseline year. The company is also on track to achieve a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, and a 90% reduction by 2040. Additionally, Sodexo has committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and aims to eliminate deforestation linked to its supply chain by 2025. Since 2017, Sodexo has already achieved a 37.2% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 23.2% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. The company is formalising its targets with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
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2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 100,527,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 42,287,000 | 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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