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Sodexo, Inc. Overview

Sodexo, Inc. is a leading integrated food and facilities management services company in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with $7.7 billion in annual revenue and 120,000 employees.


Sodexo, Inc.

Sodexo, Inc. is a leading integrated food and facilities management services company in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with $7.7 billion in annual revenue and 120,000 employees. Sodexo serves more than 10 million customers daily in corporations, health care, long term care and retirement centers, schools, college campuses, government and remote sites. Sodexo, Inc., headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD, is a subsidiary of Sodexo Group (www.sodexo.com). Sodexo, Inc. funds the Sodexo Foundation (www.sodexofoundation.org), an independent charitable organization that, since its founding in 1999, has made more than $12.7 million in grants to fight hunger in America.

Company Mission
Improve the Quality of Daily Life of all the people we serve and contribute to the economic, social and environmental development of the communities, regions and countries where we operate.

Economic Impact

Geographic Scope of North America:

U.S., Canada, Mexico

Revenues (FY 2009):

$7.7 billion (North America)

Number of clients:

6,000

Number of meals served per day:

9.3 million

Number of consumers served daily:

10 million

Number of facilities management sites:

700

A Leading Company

Leadership among Global Companies

  • Top-ranked in the "Services" category of the 2010 Global Outsourcing 100 (ranked by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals, published by Fortune magazine). Ranked #3 overall among global outsourcing companies.
  • Recognized as a Worldwide Supersector Leader for our commitment to sustainable development in the Sustainable Asset Management's (SAM) "Sustainability Yearbook 2010." 
  • Selected as an index component for the Dow Jones Sustainability indices for the world (DJSI World) and Europe (DJSI STOXX). In addition, Sodexo was named for the third year in a row as supersector worldwide leader in its industry category, "Travel and Leisure."
  • First in our industry to be a signatory of the U.N. Global Compact.
  • First in our industry to be a signatory of the Global Sullivan Principles of Social Responsibility.

Leadership in Corporate Citizenship

  • The Sodexo Foundation (www.SodexoFoundation.org) is the charitable arm of Sodexo, Inc. and is committed to being a driving and creative force that contributes to a hunger-free nation. Since its founding in 1999, the Foundation has made more than $12.7 million in grants to fight hunger and its root causes in America.
  • Named One of the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2010 by the Ethisphere Institute.
  • Named One of the World's Most Admired Companies in 2010 by FORTUNE Magazine.
  • Launched The Better Tomorrow Plan for Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility in 2009.
  • Awarded the 2009 McCormick Cornerstone for creating jobs, purchasing local goods and its overall support for the state of Maryland.
  • Named the first corporate Hunger Hero by Manna Food Center in 2008 during the charity's Silver Anniversary celebration.
  • Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley issued a proclamation in 2007 recognizing Sodexo's commitment to corporate social responsibility - most notably for its efforts to fight hunger through the Sodexo Foundation.
  • Received the Corporate Social Responsibility Award in 2007 from the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (Maryland).
  • Supplier Code of Conduct governs which vendors are used; addresses issues such as child labor, forced labor, wages and benefits, and health and safety.
  • Ethics hotline, ethics training for employees and other programs to ensure the highest business standards are practiced.
  • First in industry to convert to zero trans fat oils; now converting to thousands of additional ZTF products.
  • Utilizes a range of sustainable food and cleaning products for clients.
  • Engages in practices to reduce impact on the environment.

Leadership in Management

  • One of America's Best Companies for Hourly Workers by Working Mother Magazine.
  • Recruiting Department of the Year by ERE, the online professional network exclusively for recruiters and HR professionals. 
  • Top 100 Military Friendly Employer by GI Jobs.
  • Top 100 Intern Employer by CollegeGrad.com. 
  • Top 50 Entry Level Employers in the nation by CollegeGrad.com. 
  • U.S. Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award - the highest honor bestowed upon America's employers who provide support to their employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve, 2007.
  • "Five-Star Employer" honors from U.S. Department of Defense, 2007.
  • U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Pro Patria Award, 2007 - the highest state-level award given to a civilian employer by DOD.

Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion

  • Number one company for Diversity - 2010 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity.
  • Highest Ranking - 2009 Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) Corporate Inclusion Index.
  • Best Place to Work for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Equality - Corporate Equality Index. 
  • Top 40 Company for Diversity  - Black Enterprise magazine.
  • Best Companies for Multicultural Women - Working Mother media.
  • 2008 Corporation of the Year- Hispanic College Fund.
  • Top 10 Company for Asian Americans - Asian Enterprise magazine.

Leadership in Health and Wellness

  • An industry partner in First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign to eliminate childhood obesity.
  • Recognized leadership in targeting the obesity epidemic, especially in children. 
  • First in industry to convert to zero trans fat oils.
  • Largest corporate employer of registered dietitians.
  • Trademarked wellness programs add value to customers of all ages with lifestyle solutions available via technologically innovative programs.

Leadership in Innovation

  • Retail Brand Group's Jazzman's Café and Bakery named a "Top 25 Bakery Cafe Chain" by Technomic Information Services.
  • Retail Brand Group's Pandini's restaurant named a "Top 100 Fast Casual Chain" by Technomic Information Services.
  • Received an Excellence in New Communications Award from the Society for New Communications Research for innovative use of social media.
  • Esteem Pass prepaid gift card program a winner in the 2009 Paybefore Awards in the Best Business/Corporate-Funded Prepaid Card B2B category.
  • Received awards for Innovation in Business Lines from Food Management Magazine including Best Management Company Concept/Program, Best Menu, Best Special Event and Best New Facility.

George Chavel
President & CEO

North America Corporate Headquarters
9801 Washingtonian Boulevard
Gaithersburg, Maryland USA 20878
1 800 763 3946

Sodexo in United States: www.sodexousa.com
Sodexo in Canada: www.sodexoca.com
Sodexo in Mexico: www.mx.sodexo.com