International Sustainable Food Barometer (2nd edition)
Sodexo unveils the results of the second edition of the International Sustainable Food Barometer, in partnership with Toluna Harris Interactive.
Sodexo, only company in its sector to be A scored in CDP climate ranking
Sodexo is pleased to join the 346 top-rated companies of CDP climate ranking out of 21,000 companies scored, representing two thirds of the global market capitalization. This recognition by CDP*, acknowledges the progress achieved by Sodexo on its climate ambition, both in performance and transparency.
In line with its ambition to be the global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences and given the climate emergency, Sodexo is accelerating its actions to reduce its climate impact. This scoring recognises Sodexo’s ambitious trajectory and the active implication of its employees to achieve its SBTi approved Net Zero target by 2040. The integration of the most recent standards and tools to rigorously track performance and communicate transparently on climate is helping Sodexo to drive positive change across its value chain.
We are pleased to be recognized by CDP for our sustainable commitment on climate. This recognition highlights the daily work of our local and global teams alongside our clients and suppliers. I am convinced that our actions and our vision for the future will allow us to achieve our ambitious objectives. Engaging with all our stakeholders will enables us to have a positive impact on our entire value chain, and to be the global leader in sustainable food.
Sodexo’s climate ambition is based on 4 key levers identified to drastically reduce carbon emissions:
- Products: by promoting sustainable farming practices, supporting supplier efforts to reduce their carbon emissions and by continuing to develop local sourcing and short supply chains.
- Cooking: by designing new recipes to ensure that 70% of its main dishes are labelled “low-carbon” by 2030 (0.9 kg CO2e or less).
- Energy: by implementing less energy-intensive preparation methods and by achieving the 100% renewable electricity in its direct operations by 2025.
- Waste: by massively deploying the WasteWatch program, Sodexo’s food waste prevention program.
About CDP
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