Sodexo and AstraZeneca extend their global partnership for a further 5 years.
Issy les Moulineaux, February 22, 2024
Sodexo reinforces its contract of Food and Facilities Management Services with
AstraZeneca in the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway for a further 5-year
period.
Sodexo and AstraZeneca have built a trusting relationship over the years, with
significant advances implemented to improve the daily lives of consumers. The
collaboration between Sodexo and AstraZeneca began in 2008 in the UK with a
first Food and Facilities Management contract. In 2012, the contract was
extended to additional sites and scope of services in the UK, as well as in
Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway. From October 1, 2023, Sodexo is
subsequently proud to announce the evolution of this partnership under a
Vested(®) agreement* for a further 5-year period.
Through this highly collaborative Vested(®) agreement, Sodexo will continue to
provide services across the global portfolio, including Food services, as well
as Workplace services, Cleaning in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and
quality-controlled Lab areas, Technical Services, Grounds Maintenance and Waste
Handling.
To support AstraZeneca's activities and teams, drive efficiencies and spark
further innovation, Sodexo is implementing key initiatives aligned to its 2025
ambition to deliver excellent client and consumer experience, including the
implementation of:
* global food brands, suitable for both manufacturing and office environments,

    such as Kitchen Works and Modern Recipe, delivering delicious food in
    stylish and welcoming spaces that foster a sense of belonging and cultivate
    collaboration;
  * proven solutions to reduce Astra Zeneca's environmental impact:
      * WasteWatch initiative to track, analyze and limit food waste with the
        objective of reducing food waste by 50% by 2025;
      * "Reusable Food Box" tracked by a personalized QR code to avoid single-
        use packaging waste;
      * Carbon labelling on menus to drive consumers towards sustainable
        choices;
  * tech & data solutions to support a consumer-centric approach with the
    evolution of the existing 'Everyday' consumer app, enabling consumers to
    pre-order meals, as well as benefitting from a digitized grab and go food
    offer.

The partnership will also benefit from further digitization concerning other
critical areas such as Health & Safety, Financial performance, Quality and
Compliance through Sodexo's global Wando app. This app generates data and
insights to ensure consistency and transparency that enable informed solutions,
acting as the central reporting platform to drive KPIs.
Johan Stellingwerf, Sodexo Chief Operating Officer for Global Strategic Accounts
said: "We are very pleased to have extended our long-lasting partnership with
AstraZeneca. Together, we share a mutual commitment to nurturing healthy people,
healthy planet and healthy society within our workplaces. We will continue to
enhance AstraZeneca's best-in-class workplace by delivering sustainable
experiences every day for everyone. Together with our teams, we will continue
generating value, supporting both companies' strong commitments around
Sustainability, Safety, Quality & Compliance, Innovation and People."
* The Vested(®) business model is based on award-winning research conducted by
the University of Tennessee College of Business Administration. In this case,
both parties commit to a high level of transparency and collaboration, starting
with crafting the agreement together. Incentives are built to drive mutual
business success, driven by a 'What's in it for we' mindset. The agreement aims
to increase innovation, reduce long term cost, increase efficiency in FM,
improve employee engagement and encourage alignment on sustainability and
productivity goals.
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
     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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