Net Zero 2040: Sustainable eating and low-carbon meals

70% of our main meals will be low-carbon by 2030


We all have a part to play in reducing our impact on the environment - including what we eat. Following a literature review and with technical guidance from our partner, WWF, we have defined low carbon meals as meals whose production generates 0.9kg of CO2e or less. Crucially, these meals will be delicious, nutritious and affordable.


This objective has already been achieved in Norway and Sweden where 73% of the recipes developed are labelled “low-carbon”.


Carbon labelling is being rolled out across our client sites to help consumers make more sustainable choices. 

A triple challenge

"We are facing a triple challenge: meeting the food and nutritional needs of people while addressing the twin threats of climate change and nature loss. There is a huge opportunity for food businesses like Sodexo to help address this challenge by enabling people to make healthier, sustainable food choices."

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Sarah HalevyFood Specialist at WWF UK

Learn more about the initiatives driving sustainable diets across Sodexo

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How the science of nutrition shapes our food

Sodexo is the world’s largest employer of dietitians, with 5,402 experts globally, bringing deep food expertise to diverse markets.

Our nutrition report reveals how our team of dietitians and nutritionists collaborate with our chefs and supply chain to develop nutritious, tasty meals that promote healthier lives every day.

Sustainable Food Barometer: Accelerating change towards more sustainable diets

We have unveiled the UK results from our second annual Sustainable Food Barometer, with data taken from international consumer research conducted with Toluna Harris Interactive.


The study identifies the levers and barriers to accelerating a change towards more sustainable diets. This data in particular demonstrates the critical role food service businesses, such as Sodexo, play in helping to reduce the carbon footprint of UK consumers’ diets.

 

Download the sustainable food barometer

Serving up sustainable diets

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Responsible Sourcing: sustainability, seasonality and provenance

We have more than 4,300 suppliers, so it is important to develop trusting, mutually beneficial, long-term relationships to guarantee the quality and safety of products across our supply chain.

We encourage our suppliers to share our ethical principles and procurement commitments. As such, we expect them to comply with our supply chain of conduct, which covers human rights, business ethics and environmental management practices.