Supplier diversity

Supplier diversity strengthens us all

We share a vision of a workplace rooted in diversity, and recognize that diversity benefits us all. We actively seek to bring diverse businesses into our network of suppliers, including minority-owned, women-owned, disabled-owned or LGBT-owned companies. Sodexo has publicly committed to having an inclusive supply chain around the world as part of our Better Tomorrow Plan. Sodexo tracks the progress by country annually for both women and underutilized vendors as defined in each country as well as spend with local, small businesses or SME ( Small Medium Enterprise) businesses. To support our local community, we globally have committed to spend 25% of our purchases with SME businesses with a focus on local and diverse by 2025.

 

Leading by example

“At Sodexo, we believe the strength of our company is rooted in diversity – and that includes a diversity of suppliers. Our suppliers not only provide valuable products and services, they also provide valuable ideas and perspectives.And, the companies we work with can introduce us to new communities where we can grow and contribute and get even better at providing Quality of Life services.”

- Lorna Donatone, CEO Geographic Regions and Region Chair for North America

As a member of the Canadian Aboriginal & Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) Sodexo Canada is a leading corporation who recognizes the value of an inclusive supply chain, and we are working to make our supply chain more accessible to Aboriginal and minority suppliers. We appreciate the opportunities for innovation, competitiveness and community engagement that are inherent to partnerships with Aboriginal and minority suppliers.

Doing business with Sodexo

Opportunities for diverse suppliers range from regional to national contracts. Among the products and services for which we contract:

  • Consulting services
  • Equipment for foodservice, facilities and environmental services
  • Equipment repair (electrical, HVAC, kitchen, plumbing and mechanical)
  • Food products
  • Local services (linen, hood and duct cleaning, florists, carpet cleaning, window washing, etc.)
  • Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) supplies
  • Paper for food, janitorial and smallwares
  • Photography
  • Security services
  • Temporary labor (foodservice, housekeeping)
  • Vending services

Learn more about pursuing business opportunities with Sodexo.

Register to be a diverse supplier

If you are a diverse supplier and wish to be considered for potential business opportunities, please see the registration details below:

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo’s Supplier Diversity. If you are a diverse vendor, please register in our supplier diversity registration portal at https://sodexo.ivsportal.net. If you have issues with the website please contact IVS Solutions by phone 240 487 0295 or by email sodexo@ivssolutions.net. All suppliers must complete their profile, as well as attach the following documents:

  • A copy of your current, valid Diversity Certification
  • A list of your products and services
  • Company history and capabilities overview

Upon completing this process, your information will electronically be forwarded to the appropriate supply manager for review. It is required that Supply Management review this database for potential qualified diverse vendors to include in all RFP/RFI opportunities.

If you have any questions, contact Elizabeth Auceda.

Your qualifications

In order to be considered a diverse business, your company must be at least 51% owned, controlled and managed by a Canadian or U.S. citizen who is:

  • Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples: means persons who are First Nations (Indians), Inuit or Métis
  • Visible minorities: means persons other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour. In practice, the Government of Canada includes the following groups: Blacks, Chinese, Filipinos, Japanese, Koreans, Latin Americans, Pacific Islanders, South Asians, and West Asians/Arabs

Women

  • A business owned by a woman

Disabled

LGBT

  • Lesbian
  • Gay
  • Bi-sexual
  • Transgender

Your certification

Sodexo requires certification from one of the following sources:

Canadian certifying agencies:

U.S. certifying agencies

Sodexo

Expectations

We expect all our contracted suppliers to:

  • Satisfactorily pass the required food safety inspection/audit
  • Provide up to $5 million of insurance naming Sodexo as a certificate holder over the term of our agreement
  • Sign an Indemnification Statement
  • Provide Sodexo with a competitive pricing program
  • Provide a product or service of consistently high quality that meets our specifications
  • Support our operating units and our distributors (if applicable) with superior service
  • Work as our partner to grow business to mutually benefit both companies

Facilities and Maintenance-based subcontractors doing business in Canada are required to sign our Sodexo Supplier Code of Conduct and provide a valid WSIB insurance certificate.

The Better Tomorrow Plan

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We Are, We Do & We Engage: The basis of our strategy for Corporate responsibility.

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Awards

View the awards won for Supplier Diversity.