With 34% of its scope 3 emissions arising from its 4,000 supply chain, Sodexo’s net zero supply chain engagement strategy provides a framework for its supply partners to undertake key steps showing tangible progress to decarbonise before 2030.
Sodexo first made its supply partners aware of the strategy in March 2023 at its Partners with Purpose supplier conference before finalising the strategy and roadmap for deployment later that year.
Sodexo’s supplier mentoring programme is key to the success of its strategy as around 40% of their supply chain is made up of SMEs and social enterprises, most of which cannot be expected to have dedicated sustainability teams.
Lisa Fisher, director of supply management at Sodexo UK & Ireland, said: “We are delighted that the work with our supply partners to reduce carbon emissions collaboratively has been recognised at these prestigious awards.
“The response from our supply partners has been extremely positive with many having already submitted their carbon reduction plans and seeking guidance through our mentoring programme which we are pleased to say now includes support from a number of like-minded large organisations.
“We continue to work closely with our supply partners to meet the milestones within the strategy and we thank them all for their continued support and engagement. This strategy demonstrates how at Sodexo we are going beyond target setting and making commitments to supporting a whole economy transition.”
Sodexo, in partnership with FuturePlanet, has created a sustainability community of practice, a unique platform bringing together sustainability leaders from diverse client and supplier organisations.
By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, they aim to collectively identify best practices, accelerate innovation, and achieve ambitious shared climate and nature goals.