The Maturity Index is a benchmarking tool that assesses how organisations are making progress towards improving ethnic diversity and inclusion within their organisations.
The top 25 index recognises organisations that have gone ‘above and beyond’ to break down barriers to improving racial diversity while creating cultures and implementing inclusive policies that support increasing representation from diverse ethnic groups.
Sodexo joined the 10,000 Black interns programme in early 2023. In the first year eight of the 24 interns placed at Sodexo secured a position after the programme. Last year 40 interns took part in the six-week programme with Sodexo, at the end of the programme one in four of the interns seeking positions with the organisation received a job offer.
Raj Jones, head of DEI for Sodexo UK & Ireland, said: “Sodexo has a long-standing commitment to fairness and equity and we are proud to be listed as one of the top 25 organisations challenging and addressing the barriers those from underrepresented ethnic groups can face in securing employment and developing their careers.
“DEI is embedded at the heart of our business strategy and driven throughout the organisation, from the executive leadership team to our colleagues at all levels, who deliver services to our customers every day. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees belong, where everyone can act with purpose and where everyone has equitable opportunities to thrive.”