Core Insights - Sodexo has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the second consecutive year, highlighting its commitment to business integrity and ethical practices [1][2][3] Company Overview - Founded in 1966 in Marseille, Sodexo is a global leader in sustainable food and facilities management services, focusing on improving quality of life and contributing to social and environmental progress [9] - As of August 31, 2024, Sodexo employs 423,000 people and serves 80 million consumers daily across 45 countries [13] Recognition Details - In 2025, a total of 136 companies were recognized across 19 countries and 44 industries, with Sodexo being the only honoree in the food service industry [2] - The recognition is based on a comprehensive evaluation across five categories, reflecting the company's strong ethical principles and behaviors [2] Performance Metrics - The 2025 honorees outperformed a comparable index of global companies by 7.8 percentage points from January 2020 to January 2025, indicating a positive correlation between ethical practices and business performance [4] Methodology - The assessment for the World's Most Ethical Companies is based on Ethisphere's proprietary Ethics Quotient, which requires over 240 proof points on various ethical practices and governance [5] Company Financials - For fiscal 2024, Sodexo reported consolidated revenues of 23.8 billion euros and had a market capitalization of 11.7 billion euros as of January 6, 2025 [13]
Sodexo named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the second year in a row