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Foster a culture of environmental responsibility within our workforce and workspaces
We have 400 environmentally trained managers If everyone were to live the same way we do in the Nordic countries, four times more resources would be needed than what the earth produces each year. Our goal is to contribute to sustainable development that meets today's needs without compromising the ability of future generations to satisfy their needs. To achieve this, basic knowledge about the environmental challenges that exist today and what we at Sodexo can do to reduce the environmental impact of our services is required. That is why we have developed a thorough environmental training where we go through both environmental challenges and solutions. So far, about 400 managers in the Nordic countries have taken the environmental training and next year all other employees will receive it in their local languages. Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2019
The main purpose of environmental training is, of course, that the knowledge should be used in everyday work. It is rewarding that we see an increased interest in environmental issues among our customers as well. Many people expect us to work actively on environmental issues and our goal is to be one step ahead for being able to help our customers achieve their goals. Consumers and employees also expect us to offer services that don´t harm them or the environment.
The plan consists of nine commitments, three of which are directly related to the environment:
It is our sustainability plan "Better Tomorrow 2025" that defines where we should focus our resources and guides us in our daily work. “Better Tomorrow 2025” has been developed in accordance with the UN's Global Sustainable Development Goals.
For more than a decade, Sodexo has been the industry leader in sustainable development. We are both humble and proud when we are noticed externally to the work performed daily by our employees. Together with our stakeholders, we contribute to a more sustainable planet.
• Improve a culture of environmental responsibility with our employees and at our workplaces • Use resources responsibly and offer management services that reduce carbon dioxide emissions
• Be the best at sustainable resource usage, focusing on cutting our food waste in half
