Sodexo’s report outlines the ‘significant progress’ it has made for the period 1st June 2023 and 31st May 2024 achieving a 23.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions against its 2017 baseline.
Claire Atkins Morris, sustainability director at Sodexo UK & Ireland, said: “Making a positive impact is core to our purpose, and in 2025 we mark 15 years of ambitious and transparent climate action. Since our last progress report we have improved the quality GHG emission data, bringing the action required into sharper focus.
“In line with best practice, we have restated our emissions reduction figures and will continue to share our data and our progress openly. We know through our data that food systems account for a considerable proportion of our carbon footprint which is why sourcing sustainably and tackling food waste are key levers in our net zero transition plan.
“This work is not easy, but through our focus on key impact areas we are making good progress. Looking ahead, our focus is on ever-closer collaboration with our supply chain, our clients, our partners and the wider industry; and through our investment in green skills training and upskilling we are not only future-proofing our business but also contributing to a sustainable future for the communities we serve.”
The report reveals how Sodexo’s collaborative approach with supply chain partners, clients and employees along with its continued focus on delivering sustainable food solutions and low carbon meals has positively impacted its scope 3 emissions with an overall reduction of 22.8% compared to 2017. Sodexo has achieved this by:
- 95% of in-scope Sodexo supply partners are fully engaged with the programme.
- In the year ending May 2024 alone 375.3 tonnes of food waste have been prevented through the use of Sodexo’s WasteWatch programme.
- Targeting of its menus including 33% of plant-based dishes by 31st August 2025, which is way ahead of schedule.
- It has reduced the total volume of animal proteins by 43% (40.4% reduction in GHG emissions)
- Total volume of beef has been reduced by 51% (56.8% reduction in GHG emissions).
Read Sodexo UK & Ireland’s latest net zero progress report here.