In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo partners with clients in many sectors including business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; Government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.
For every kilogram of Aspretto coffee purchased by Sodexo from UCC, a donation of 0.13p is made to the Foundation. These donations support national and local charities fighting food insecurity and its root causes as well as empowering women. The donations will enable the redistribution of 300,000 meals.
Camille Thobois, Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation lead, said: “The Stop Hunger Foundation continues to benefit from Sodexo’s extensive ecosystem and close alignment with its operations. This creates greater opportunities for the Foundation to attract additional support from suppliers and businesses, further amplifying its impact. It is yet another example of Sodexo’s commitment to collaborating with providers to drive positive social impact through its everyday transactions."
Sodexo’s Aspretto brand is 100% Fairtrade, meaning that producers and businesses have met internationally agreed-upon standards that have been independently certified. The beans are grown in faraway places like Ethiopia, Guatemala, Sumatra, Peru, Nicaragua, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Honduras. They’re all picked and sorted, fairly traded and certified, roasted and cupped before being brewed for customers.
Simon Delaney, national account controller at UCC Coffee UK & Ireland, added: “The successful partnership between UCC and Sodexo highlights how businesses can collaborate to address global and local issues effectively. We look forward to seeing the impact of the donations help to improve food insecurity and empower communities.”