Sodexo Canada’s Better Tomorrow & Indigenous Reconciliation Year in Review

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It all starts with the Everyday.

The Canadian Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy is firmly rooted in our values and commitment to drive positive change. The Sodexo Canada’s Better Tomorrow & Indigenous Reconciliation Year in Review is a testament to our relentless pursuit of progress.

Explore Sodexo Canada's CSR initiatives, achievements and metrics, as we strive to cultivate a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.

Download the 2024-2025 Edition.

Our Journey to a Better Tomorrow

Land Acknowledgment

We recognize that this publication was created on the ancestral and traditional territories of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. We express our gratitude to the Indigenous peoples who have served as the country’s traditional stewards of its lands and waters while also acknowledging the past and present injustices that First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples have faced and continue to face in Canada.

Together against violence: Stop Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

Sodexo Canada is dedicated to preventing gender-based violence (GBV) by promoting a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all. Through our policies, training, resources, and partnerships, we focus on embedding efforts to raise awareness and enhance personal safety. We empower our teams to be proactive allies in creating a violence-free workplace and to speak out against all forms of GBV. By prioritizing these preventative actions, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering meaningful change and building a future where everyone can live and work free from fear.

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Meet Our People

At the heart of everything we do are our people. Their passion, commitment, and teamwork make us who we are who we are and we are proud to celebrate their contributions together.

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Success Together

At Sodexo, we partner with our clients to understand and address their unique needs and objectives when it comes to building an inclusive, equitable, and safe workplace. Through our industry-leading Culture and Belonging expertise, we drive collective success by equipping our teams with comprehensive resources and business tools, leading proactive initiatives to break down barriers to inclusion, and aligning our services with each client’s Culture and Belonging journey, we are committed to fostering lasting, positive change across organizations.

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Our Approach to Responsible Sourcing

Identifying and providing local sourcing information within our supply chain has been key to our ongoing partnerships with local and small businesses. In 2024 Sodexo Canada increased OSS purchasing spend for local, SME and Diverse supply an additional $7.2Million from the previous fiscal year. This increase brings Sodexo Canada to a total of 24.8%, with a target of 25% by 2025.

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Sustainable Food Barometer in Canada 

Sodexo Canada’s Second Sustainable Food Barometer reveals that most Canadians are embracing healthier, more sustainable diets. Based on a global survey of over 8,700 people, including over 1,500 Canadians, the findings highlight key trends, challenges, and strategies to turn aspirations into action.

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Success Together

Sodexo Canada’s Climate Action Roadmap helps clients meet their sustainability goals through four powerful pillars: Responsible Sourcing: We build resilient supply chains by sourcing certified, sustainable products and collaborating with local, diverse suppliers. Resource Stewardship: We optimize site operations by cutting waste, saving water, and promoting reuse and circular practices. Carbon Reduction: We design low-carbon menus, adopt renewable energy, and use smart tech to track and lower emissions. Investing in People & Communities: We support inclusive workplaces, train employees, and lead local initiatives that fight hunger and promote equity. Partnering with Sodexo means driving measurable environmental and social impact—while meeting your business objectives.

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Data-Driven Impact: Food Waste Reduction & Hunger Relief

In 2024, thanks to our partnership with Second Harvest, our participating units diverted 58902 kg Greenhouse Gases from entering the atmosphere and donated over 11500 kgs of food to local food banks. In Fiscal Year 2024, our Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation distributed more than 8800 meals in communities.

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Our Impact in Numbers

In 2024 and 2025: We donated over $200,000 to nonprofit food security organizations across Canada. We raised over $300,400 through employee fundraising events and our Annual Fundraising Event. We raised over $26,700 through our Payroll Giving Campaign alone. Our teams volunteered more than 230 hours in their communities. Since 2015, we have reached over 1.9 million beneficiaries in Canada.

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Stop Hunger Foundation Awards and Scholarships

The Stop Hunger Foundation honors employees fighting hunger with the Heroes of Everyday Life Award® and supports education through the Stop Hunger Scholarship. Both awards include a donation to a charity of the winner’s choice, in support to the fight against food insecurity. Since 2016, the Sodexo Canada Stop Hunger Foundation has achieved the following milestones: Donated over $10,000 to charities through our Heroes of Everyday Life Awards. Granted $35,000 in scholarships since 2018. Donated more than $20,000 to charities supported by our scholarship recipients.

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2024 Fundraising and Volunteering Event Day

In 2024, over 170 volunteers including Sodexo employees, business and community partners, got together at Hamilton Stadium to pack 500 food hampers for families in the Hamilton-Halton region. More than $315,000 was raised in funds, food, and in-kind donations to fight food insecurity in the region.

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Success Together

At Sodexo, we are dedicated to ending hunger in local communities through our Stop Hunger Foundation, and we know our clients share this commitment to community, social impact, and corporate responsibility. Through initiatives like our annual Servathon Fundraising and Volunteering campaign, we join forces with clients, consumers, and employees to directly fight hunger in the communities where we operate.

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Our Journey Toward Indigenous Reconciliation

Our dedication to Indigenous reconciliation commenced over two decades ago and has consistently remained a cornerstone of our vision.

Our achievements extend across areas such as employment, training and collaborative initiatives that actively promote meaningful reconciliation with First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. In conducting our business, we prioritize respectful engagement through genuine collaborations with Indigenous communities and partners, honouring their identities and rights.

This commitment represents our solemn pledge to make a positive contribution and create a lasting, transformative impact.

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Our Awards

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Our Partners

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We invite you to explore some of the key insights, facts and initiatives in action from our Sodexo Canada Better Tomorrow & Indigenous Reconciliation Year in Review.

Sodexo Canada’s Better Tomorrow & Indigenous Reconciliation Year in Review

It all starts with the Everyday.

Our Journey to a Better Tomorrow

Land Acknowledgment

Every Day with Our People