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Social Mobility: Embedding inclusive workplace cultures where everyone can belong and thrive

Fostering an inclusive workplace culture

Our ambition is to be inclusion-makers, reflecting the communities we serve. Our strategy is built on the ethos of actions we can all take everyday to foster inclusion that benefits colleagues, clients, customers and communities. 

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Gender and ethnicity pay gap report 2025

Our people are the cornerstone of our success and it’s imperative that we foster diversity – not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it is core to our ambition to grow with purpose.

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Our vibrant workforce

Each individual’s unique background, experience and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce and truly reflect the communities we serve. We strive to create inclusive workplaces where our employees feel valued and that they belong.

Our employee networks play a pivotal role in fostering this environment. Each network is run by a committee of volunteers from within the business for the benefit of all employees.

  • Sodexo Ireland Celebrate Four Irish Winners at the Annual Spirit of Sodexo Awards 2026

    Irish winners announced for health & safety, strategic support, sustainability and growth & innovation categories.
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  • Sodexo Ireland secures top honour as Overall Excellence award winner at the 2025 Facilities Management Awards

    Sodexo was the big winner on the night as clinching the flagship award, Overall Excellence in Facilities Management.
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  • Triple win for Sodexo at Workplace Excellence Awards

    Three awards for Sodexo at the 2024 Workplace Excellence Awards in Dublin
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Our commitments to the planet and society

The scale of our operational footprint makes us an intrinsic part of so many communities. Our purpose has always been to contribute positively to these communities in which we live and work, through every interaction.

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The Stop Hunger Foundation

The Stop Hunger Foundation is a registered charity that has been operating in the UK and Ireland since 2005 to help fight food insecurity and its root causes. 

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