Our purpose, values, and ethical principles
At Sodexo our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.
Our manifesto is:
For some it’s just a canteen meal, just a few leftovers, just a day job. For us it’s a healthy child, a battle to reduce food waste, the start of a career…
What others see as trivial, we see as essential. Because we know that it is precisely by focusing on the concrete, on the tangible, on the everyday, that we make a real difference not only to a person’s day but, in the long run, to the lives of all and the planet.
From day one, our focus has been the everyday.
Conscious of the enormous difference everyday actions make when you multiply them by the millions of people we care about, all over the world, day in and day out and through the years, we embrace the responsibilities that come with our scale and strive to make everything we do today as positive and impactful as we can for tomorrow.
- Making the delicious nutritious.
- Giving opportunities to those who have never been given a chance.
- Caring about communities, and about the individuals within.
- Acting for the planet.
- Making the most of today for tomorrow.
Rooted in our humanist values and committed to go further, at Sodexo our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.
Loyalty
Caring about quality of life means placing trust at the heart of our relationships. Sodexo is built on a solid foundation of loyalty to its clients, employees and shareholders, and on honest and open relationships with them. Loyalty is one of the cornerstones of how our business operates.
Transparency
This is a key principle for Sodexo that applies consistently with all stakeholders: clients, consumers, employees, shareholders and the general public. We ensure that all are informed in a clear and precise manner about our products, services, commitments and performance.
Integrity
We do not tolerate and we condemn all practices that are not based on honesty, integrity and fairness, regardless of where our business operates in the world. We make our position clear to our clients, suppliers and employees, and expect them to reject corrupt and unfair practices.
Respect for people
Humanity is central to our business. Sodexo is committed to acting in favor of equal opportunity, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, beliefs, religion or sexual orientation. Improving quality of life means treating each individual with respect, dignity and consideration.