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 13,512,956,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 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 (about 7,311,000,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 4,808,806,000 kg CO2e). Sodexo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its overall carbon emissions by 34% across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2025, using 2017 as the baseline year. This target has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C trajectory. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. In terms of specific reduction targets, Sodexo aims for a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, alongside a commitment to source 100% renewable electricity by the same year. For Scope 3 emissions, the target is also a 55% reduction by 2030. Furthermore, Sodexo has pledged to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by 2025. Overall, Sodexo's climate strategy reflects a robust commitment to sustainability and significant reductions in carbon emissions, positioning the company as a leader in the food services and facilities management sector.
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| 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 100,527,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 42,287,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 16,889,925,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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