Championing Local and Responsible Sourcing

We're committed to a responsible supply chain that respects people and planet. By partnering with local suppliers, we ensure healthy products, support communities, and protect our environment.

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Our Approach to Responsible Sourcing

At Sodexo, responsible sourcing means making choices that benefit consumer health, supplier livelihoods, and the planet. Our responsible supply chain focuses on low-carbon menus, reducing food waste, and employee engagement. 

Since 2010, we’ve partnered with WWF to reduce carbon emissions by 34% by 2025. Together we’ve developed sustainable practices for sourcing seafood, fruits, vegetables, palm oil, soy, beef, and dairy.  

Local sourcing is key to our responsible sourcing commitment, and we work closely with clients, vendors, and operators to improve our performance and achieve our inclusion targets. By prioritizing responsible sourcing, we ensure that our operations contribute positively to the environment and society. 

How We Do It

  • Improving Health, Nutrition and Well-Being

    Four essential criteria determine our approach to food procurement: safety, quality, proximity, and sustainability. Our ingredients are selected according to strict nutritional requirements and are subject to a rigorous and objective testing process.
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  • Fostering a Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chain

    Our Supply Chain Inclusion Program was launched in North America in 2001. Its goal is to include and promote more small businesses in our ecosystem of suppliers: small/medium enterprises, women or other underrepresented groups, as well as vendors that embrace diversity, equity and inclusion.
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  • Creating Low Carbon Emission Supply Chains

    By promoting low carbon emission products, we choose suppliers that share our commitment to reducing emissions and involve them in our efforts as much as possible. We have strict rules about monitoring where our products come from, and we regularly evaluate our suppliers’ efforts.
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  • Local Sourcing Mapping Tool

    This innovative tool gives our stakeholders access to live, interactive data on our supply chain footprint. It also gives our clients and customers access to traceability metrics. Our supply management and corporate responsibility teams work together to collect and review our current supply data and encourage our suppliers to provide data from their sources.

  • The Get Local Campaign

    Get Local is our on-site campaign highlighting local sourcing efforts and initiatives. The goal is to engage consumers in supporting local producers, fostering community connections and promoting sustainability. This campaign emphasizes the benefits of local flavors and making a positive impact on our environment and economy. 

Rooted in New Brunswick

Explore alongside Executive Chef Leanne English from Sodexo Campus- the journey from farm to table and the full cycle journey of local sourcing. Leanne creates a delicious recipe for the students of the University of New Brunswick with produce harvested from Sussex Valley Farms.

Our Impact

  • On People

    Diversity fuels our partnerships and communities. We’re committed to fostering inclusive cultures, supporting economic and social growth, and meeting stakeholder needs.
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  • On the Environment

    Our commitments to a culture of responsible practices, carbon reduction and sustainable resource usage drive positive change for our clients, communities and planet.
    Our Impact on the environment

  • Committing to Indigenous Reconciliation

    For over two decades, we've been committed to Indigenous reconciliation. We foster strong partnerships, employment, and training to support First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.
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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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