Our Commitment
At Sodexo, we foster diversity, equity, and inclusion by respecting and understanding the needs of our clients, suppliers, consumers, and communities.
We encourage our employees to bring their whole selves to work regardless of age, gender, nationality, culture or personal characteristics and we prioritize treating every individual with equal respect and fairness, recognizing their valuable contributions in shaping our identity. By living by our commitments and taking action against discrimination, and by inspiring other businesses and organisations to join the movement, we can contribute to a more open, fair and inclusive society.
Learn more about our fair and inclusive workplaces and communities
Our Approach
At our core, Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) embody six key diversity dimensions, fostering growth through networking, mentorship, and coaching. These groups celebrate our diverse workforce and propel the UN Sustainable Development Goals for fairness and inclusivity in workplaces and communities.
CIP: Including Indigenous Communities
Our overarching vision reflects the commitment of Sodexo Canada to Indigenous reconciliation. Through education and heightened awareness, we pave the path for lasting transformation, fostering profound reconciliation with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples.
SoTogether: Advancing Gender Equality Across All Fronts
Over the last 20 years, promoting gender equality has been core to how we do business globally because we believe that having a gender-balanced workforce should be a given. We want people of all genders to have equal access to growth and opportunities in our workplace.
Cultural Diversity: Tackling Discrimination and Bias Every Day
Our employees come from all over the world and every day, they interact with people from diverse cultures and origins. From the leadership to our frontline employees, we expect our employees to value, respect and embrace all cultural differences everywhere we operate.
PRIDE: Embracing Diverse Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities
2SLGBTQ+ inclusion is about creating a welcoming and positive environment where 2SLGBTQ+ people are treated with dignity. Sodexo is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination and to supporting and standing up for 2SLGBTQ+ people so everyone feels encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.
Mental Health Committee: Stamping Out the Stigma
By prioritizing mental well-being with awareness, support and inclusivity, we ensure both team happiness and success. Recognizing mental health's importance alongside physical well-being, we actively initiate conversations to cultivate a workplace that champions comprehensive wellness.
Our Commitment to a Better Tomorrow
This approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) is also reflected throughout the Sodexo Better Tomorrow 2025 Corporate Responsibility Roadmap.
Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives revolve around Sustainability, DE&I, a commitment to Indigenous reconciliation, as well as our fight against hunger. These priorities are interconnected and form the core of our endeavours to create a better tomorrow for our stakeholders, employees, and the communities we serve.
Read our Canadian Better Tomorrow & Indigenous Reconciliation Report for a compilation of our CSR achievements and successes in the past year.