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Sodexo recognized by European Network Against Racism Foundation
Sodexo recognized by European Network
Against Racism Foundation
Issy-les-Moulineaux, November 12, 2013 - Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life services, has been recognized by the European Network Against Racism (ENAR) Foundation. This award recognizes Sodexo's commitment to recruiting, employing and integrating people from different cultures and backgrounds, a key priority in the company's Diversity and Inclusion strategy.
Each year, ENAR honors individuals, non-governmental organizations, public authorities and companies for their actions against racism. With this award, the Foundation recognizes Sodexo's efforts to promote diversity in Europe, including its outreach program "Promoting inclusion of all cultures and origins," based on five pillars: understanding, education, recruitment, professional development and valuing differences.
This recognition is a source of motivation for Sodexo employees, encouraging their renewed commitment throughout Europe. Each manager, working actively to implement Sodexo's action plans and promote equal opportunity at all levels, helps drive the company's competitiveness and economic performance.
Sodexo has received numerous recent awards in Europe for its diversity and inclusion initiatives and commitments, including:
About ENAR
ENAR, the European Network against Racism is comprised of organizations working to combat racism in all EU Member States and Iceland. ENAR fights against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance and promotes equality of treatment between EU citizens and third country nationals.
About Sodexo
Founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and organizational performance. Operating in 80 countries, Sodexo serves 75 million consumers each day through its unique combination of On-site Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services. Through its more than 100 services, Sodexo provides clients an integrated offering developed over more than 45 years of experience: from reception, safety, maintenance and cleaning, to foodservices and facilities and equipment management; from Meal Pass, Gift Pass and Mobility Pass benefits for employees to in-home assistance and concierge services. Sodexo's success and performance are founded on its independence, its sustainable business model and its ability to continuously develop and engage its 420,000 employees throughout the world.
Key figures (August 31, 2012)
Sodexo worldwide
18.2 billion euro consolidated revenue
420,000 employees
20 largest employer worldwide
80 countries
34,300 websites
75 million consumers served daily
10.5 billion euro market capitalization (as of July 9, 2013)
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