Sodexo joins the "World Most Ethical Companies(®)" recognized by Ethisphere
Issy-les-Moulineaux, March 4th, 2024
Sodexo is very proud to announce its presence among the "2024 World's Most
Ethical Companies(®)" for the first time. This list, issued by Ethisphere, a
global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business
practices, honors companies demonstrating business integrity through best-in-
class policies and practices.
This year, a total of 136 honorees were recognized spanning 20 countries and 44
industries. Sodexo is the only honoree in the Food services industry in 2024.
The evaluation criteria to be distinguished as one of the World's Most Ethical
Companies(®) encompass:

  * Ethics Program
  * Culture of Ethics
  * Corporate Citizenship and Responsibility
  * Governance
  * Third Party Management.

Sodexo's inclusion in this ranking highlights how the Group's robust ethical
culture, deeply rooted in its core values,translates in solid ethical behaviors
across its operations.
Sophie Bellon, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors and CEO of Sodexo, said: "We
are incredibly honored by this first ever recognition of Sodexo as one of the
"World's Most Ethical Companies(®)" by Ethisphere. We have strong company values
and ethical principles. Ethical business conduct is the cornerstone of the trust
we build with all our stakeholders and what makes us a trusted business partner
for our clients. It serves as a foundation for our ambition to become the leader
in sustainable food and valued experiences."
Philippe Symons, Chief Ethics Officer of Sodexo, said: "Every day, as a
responsible company, we strive to ensure that our teams' business conduct is
fully aligned with the highest ethical standards. That is why we are very proud
to be a part of this prestigious list."
"Companies that elevate best-in-class cultures of ethics and integrity set a
standard for corporate citizenship for their peers and competitors to follow.
Congratulations to Sodexo for achieving this honor and demonstrating that strong
ethics is good business." said Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere's Chief Strategy
Officer and Executive Chair.
Ethics & Performance
The listed 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies(®) Honorees outperformed a
comparable index of global companies by 12.3 percentage points from January
2019 to January 2024.
Methodology & Scoring
The World's Most Ethical Companies(®) assessment is grounded in Ethisphere's
proprietary Ethics Quotient®, an extensive questionnaire that requires companies
to provide over 240 different proof points on their culture of ethics;
environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices; ethics program;
diversity, equity, & inclusion; and initiatives that support a strong value
chain. That data undergoes further qualitative analysis by our panel of experts
who spend thousands of hours vetting and evaluating each year's group of
applicants. This process serves as an operating framework to capture and codify
truly best-in-class ethics practices from organizations across industries and
from around the world.
About Ethisphere
Ethisphere is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of
ethical business practices that strengthen corporate brands, build trust in the
marketplace, deliver business success. Ethisphere has deep expertise in
measuring and defining core ethics standards using data-driven insights that
help companies build strong cultures of ethics and integrity. Ethisphere honors
superior achievement through its World's Most Ethical Companies(®) recognition
program, provides a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics
Leadership Alliance (BELA), and showcases trends and best practices in ethics
with Ethisphere Magazine. For more information, visit https://ethisphere.com
About Sodexo
Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in
sustainable food and valued experiences at every moment in life: learn, work,
heal and play. The Group stands out for its independence, its founding family
shareholding and its responsible business model. Thanks to its two activities of
Food and Facilities Management Services, Sodexo meets all the challenges of
everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality of life of our employees
and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental
progress in the communities where we operate. For Sodexo, growth and social
commitment go hand in hand. Our purpose is to create a better everyday for
everyone to build a better life for all.
Sodexo is included in the CAC Next 20, CAC 40 ESG, CAC SBT 1.5, FTSE 4 Good and
DJSI indices.
Key Figures

   * 22.6 billion euros Fiscal 2023       * 45 countries as at August 31, 2024
     consolidated revenues                * 80 million consumers served daily
   * 430,000 employees as at August       * 11 billion euro in market
     31, 2023                               capitalization
   * #1 France-based private employer       as at February 1, 2024
     worldwide

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