The organisations featured in the list have all taken a proactive approach to stamp out inequalities in their workplaces by creating action plans to address disparities ranging from pay to progression.
Sodexo is firmly committed to promoting the advancement of women and empowering women around the world, both at work and in the communities in which it operates. In April 2023 Sodexo announced new benefits for eligible employees including enhanced and equalised maternity, adoption and paternity paid leave benefits.
Sean Haley, chief executive of Sodexo UK & Ireland, said: “Sodexo has always been a purposeful business, built on the principles of improving quality of life. To live up to our purpose, we must foster a diverse and gender-balanced workforce so that every one of our 30,000 colleagues in the UK and Ireland feels they belong to a team in which they can act with purpose and thrive in their own way.
“We believe, when women reach their full potential, businesses and society are stronger and more successful, which is why we are committed to increasing the number of women in leadership roles and promoting equal access to career opportunities.
“But creating an inclusive environment, requires meaningful change, and I am proud of the work we have done and the investment we have made. We know there is always more progress to be made but inclusion in The Times and Business in the Community’s Top 50 for Gender Equality 2024, is testament to the fact we are moving in the right direction.”