JOURNAL ARTICLE

The CEO of Sodexo on Building More-Sustainable Food Systems.

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review, 2024, v. 102, n. 4. P. 38 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bellon, Sophie 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on Sodexo's role in catering the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games while advancing its sustainability agenda. As one of the world's largest food-services companies, Sodexo plans to serve up to 40,000 meals daily with an emphasis on eco-friendly, locally sourced ingredients and plant-based options to reduce waste and carbon emissions. Founded in 1966 with a mission to improve lives and communities, Sodexo has expanded globally and diversified its services but maintains food at its core, accounting for 64% of revenue. Under recent leadership, the company has prioritized agility, sustainability, and net-zero emissions by 2040, working closely with suppliers and clients to promote environmentally responsible consumption and production across its operations worldwide.

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review. 2024/07, Vol. 102, Issue 4, p38
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0017-8012
  • Accession Number:177779167
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