Supplier Diversity | Sodexo Canada

At Sodexo, we believe that a diverse supply chain is a crucial part of our business and our values. Supplier diversity strengthens us all.

Expanding Our Reach and Values with Diverse Suppliers

Working with local suppliers across the country strengthens our company while making a positive economic impact in our partners’ communities. We believe that diversity benefits us all in numerous ways, from ensuring greater equality and better ideas to opening new markets and contacts

At Sodexo Canada, we pride ourselves on working with a diverse network of 400+ Small and Medium Enterprises, reinforcing our local sourcing strategy. We actively champion women-owned businesses, as well as businesses owned and operated by people from visible minorities, Indigenous communities and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Sodexo is committed to providing continued economic opportunities to the global community through our supply chain.

Potential Vendor Opportunities

We are actively seeking small and diverse businesses to support us in providing innovative solutions for our clients.

To qualify as a Small or Medium Enterprise (SME) or Diverse Supplier, you must be 51% owned and controlled in Canada as a permanent resident or citizen. A supplier must be at least one of the following: woman, minority, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, person with a disability, veteran. A small and medium supplier does not need to be diverse but is required to have 1 to 499 employees within Canada.

Next step, identify your business as a potential diverse supplier or SME by registering with us. We are actively seeking suppliers for special projects, RFPs and innovative products and services. We have dedicated resources to help you register and certify your business in our portal

A Commitment to Diversity

Sodexo made a public commitment to building an inclusive supply chain around the world as part of our Better Tomorrow Plan. We actively recruit diverse businesses, educate Sodexo employees on our contracting goals, and provide a database for registered and certified diverse and small businesses.

The Group annually tracks metrics defined by steering committees in each region. To support our local communities, we globally have committed to spend 25% of our purchases with SME businesses with a focus on local and diverse by 2025.

Organizations We Support

Canadian Council for Indigenous Business
The Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC)
National Minority Supplier Development Council
WEConnect International
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Council for Indigenous Business
The Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC)
National Minority Supplier Development Council
WEConnect International
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Council for Indigenous Business
The Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC)
National Minority Supplier Development Council
WEConnect International
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce

Let's Build a Better Tomorrow Together

Ready to make a real difference? Contact us today to explore how our services and commitments align with your goals for sustainability, community support and environmental care. Together, we can create impactful solutions tailored to your needs.

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Empowering Business Growth Through Supplier Diversity

Expanding Our Reach and Values with Diverse Suppliers

Potential Vendor Opportunities

A Commitment to Diversity

Organizations We Support

Let's Build a Better Tomorrow Together