Our Awards
We take great pride in the awards and achievements we earn as a result of our mission, values, and dedicated workforce. Learn more about how our Quality of Life Services make every day a better day for our clients, our people, and the communities in which we serve. We invite you to learn more about our recent recognitions below.
Progressive Aboriginal Relations
Gold Certification 2022
Sodexo Canada – Energy and Resources was recognized once again by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) as a certified Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Program company. This is the eighth time we have been certified since the inception of the program, 20 years ago. Achieving the Gold Level confirms our corporate responsibility performance and commitment to Indigenous Relations in the areas of Leadership Actions, Employment, Business Development, and Community Relationships.
Recent Awards
2021 - Parity Certification | Platinum Level
For the fourth year in a row, Sodexo Canada has earned the highest level of certification from La Gouvernance au Féminin - Women in Governance. We are honoured to win the Platinum Parity certification and lead the movement to close the gender gap in the workplace.
2022 Canada’s Greenest Employer
Sodexo has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers by Mediacorp Canada for our sustainability efforts to work on a Better Tomorrow starting today. For over a decade, Canada’s Greenest Employers has been documenting employers that have been busy working to create a more sustainable future for all.
2022 Montreal’s Top 100 Employers
This special designation recognizes employers in the Greater Montreal who lead their respective industries in offering exceptional places to work. Sodexo Canada supports ongoing employee development with tuition subsidies for courses at external institutions. Likewise, Sodexo manages a variety of in-house training initiatives, including specialized programs for team members at all levels.
2022 Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates
Canada's go-to career guide for recent graduates- The Career Directory has named Sodexo Canada as one of the best employers in the country for entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates for the second year in a row.
2021 Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employer
For the 10th year in a row, Sodexo Canada has been named one of the Top Employers (2021) for Hamilton-Niagara, which recognizes employers leading their industries with innovative programs to attract and retain top talent and foster exceptional work environments – and this year stood out for their resilience in response to the pandemic.
Dow Jones Sustainability Index
For the 17th consecutive year, Sodexo has been ranked as one of the top-rated companies of the Restaurants & Leisure Facilities on the S&P Global Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. Sodexo obtains the best score in the "Restaurants and Leisure Facilities" sector, with a score of 75 out of 100 (up 2 points compared to 2020), assessing the sustainability of the company.
Previous Industry Recognitions
- Sodexo was included in the 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index which recognizes commitment to advancing women in the workplace.
- For eight years running, Sodexo Canada has been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers by Media Corp. The company believes Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a market differentiator and this commitment is a fundamental component of its growth strategy.
- Sodexo was named a DiversityInc Hall of Fame company. This is the 12th year Sodexo has been recognized as a top diversity leader by DiversityInc.
- Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) - Sodexo scores an “A” grade, joining 270 high-performing companies out of more than 9,500. This recognition demonstrates key progress on our carbon strategy as well as concrete actions to cut emissions and transparency in reporting.