Contractor Sodexo publishes corporate citizenship report

Thomas Jelley, Sodexo corporate citizenship manager, said: "The report demonstrates the role that corporate citizenship plays in the company's culture and performance and highlights some key achievements of Sodexo employees over the last year." The publication follows the launch of the 'Better Tomorrow Plan', Sodexo's sustainability strategy through to the year 2020. This aims to consolidate corporate citizenship efforts across operations by combining values and ethical principles, specific sustainability commitments and an assurance to engage with stakeholders. Adds Jelley: "Sodexo has continued to embed sustainability into its products and services during the challenging economic climate in line with its clients' and customers' growing expectations. "The report provides an insight into the commitments to sustainable development that underpin the 'Better Tomorrow Plan' and covers health, nutrition and well-being, local community development including through Sodexo's worldwide STOP Hunger campaign, and commitments to environmental performance in the supply chain and at Sodexo sites." The report also covers the company's efforts to improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace through its award-winning Spirit of Inclusion training programme. Said Jelley: "Throughout the business, I see examples of our people going the extra mile every day and much of what they have achieved this year is featured in this report. My hope is that everyone we serve can recognise Sodexo as a company whose commitment to corporate citizenship is demonstrated through continuous improvement."