Social Responsibility

Our mission is to improve the quality of daily life for all the people we serve. Being socially responsible is central to this commitment. We strive to be the type of company and help to create the type of world we want for tomorrow. As a leading provider of outsourced food and facilities management services throughout North America, we’re committed to continuing to lead our industry in helping to address the challenges that are impacting our communities.

We have always integrated ethical concerns into our business practices. In light of this, we have formalized a Supplier Code of Conduct to articulate our expectations of those businesses with which we have continuing supply relationships.

Local First: Each and every day, Sodexo's skilled culinary artists create delicious recipes using the freshest ingredients from our local farms. [ more ]

Food Alliance: Sodexho is committed to improving the quality of daily life for people, whenever and wherever they come together. To that end, Sodexho was one of the first contract food service companies to partner with Food Alliance. This non-profit organization promotes sustainable agriculture by recognizing and rewarding farmers who produce food in environmentally friendly and socially responsible ways. [ more ] [ brochure ] [ press release ]

STOP Hunger Program
Since 1999, the Sodexho Foundation has been committed to being a driving and creative force that contributes tvo a hunger-free nation. In order to eliminate hunger that affects 36 million people in the U.S., we must fight its root causes... [ more ]

Manufacturing Partners
Sodexo has been an active member of industry coalitions which encourage legislators, manufacturers and consumers to jointly develop rational, not reactionary, strategies to today's environmental needs... [ more ]

Sodexo's Environmental Action Program is complex and multifaceted, offering solid information and tools to make our customers, clients, employees, and society at large aware of environmental problems and how they can help. [ more ]

Starbucks Coffee: Contributing positively to our communities and environment is so important to Starbucks that it’s a guiding principle of our mission statement. We jointly fulfill this commitment with partners (employees), at all levels of the company, by getting involved together to help build stronger communities and conserve natural resources. [ more ]