Now into its 67th year, the Awards have almost 2,000 entries every year covering nearly 50 countries and a reach of over seven million employees.
The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards programme recognises organisations’ commitment to continuous improvement in the prevention of accidents and ill health at work, looking at entrants’ overarching health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement.
Sodexo’s corporate services business has successfully received a gold medal award for 12 consecutive years and in recognition receives the President’s Award for the third year. Also receiving the President’s award was Sodexo Health & Care at Wythenshawe Hospital part of the Manchester University Foundation Trust (MFT).
Sean Haley, chief executive of Sodexo UK & Ireland, said: “Every year I am proud to see our teams recognised at these important awards. The health and safety of our colleagues, customers and our partners is our priority, and these awards reflect the hard work and commitment of our teams in ensuring the high standards required through our systems and processes are met every day. It is our purpose to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.”
Other Sodexo gold medals include:
- Sodexo Health & Care at Royal Stoke University Hospital received its ninth gold medal
- Sodexo Government at Colchester Garrison received its fourth gold
- Sodexo Government at Allenby Connaught PFI received its second gold