Sodexo SA
Sodexo's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Sodexo completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Sodexo has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sodexo's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sodexo amounted to 111,411 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sodexo increased by 2%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Sodexo's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sodexo's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sodexo were 88,456 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Sodexo reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Sodexo's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 7.09%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sodexo's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sodexo's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are Sodexo's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sodexo reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,720 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 22,955 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Sodexo reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Sodexo's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sodexo 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sodexo's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sodexo 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Sodexo use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sodexo reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Sodexo's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Sodexo's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sodexo reported 11,499,235 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Sodexo includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Sodexo's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sodexo's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sodexo reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,499,235 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 75.1% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 24.9% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Sodexo reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Sodexo's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 18.95%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sodexo's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sodexo 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sodexo disclose?
In 2024, Sodexo reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Sodexo's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sodexo's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,614,710 tCO₂e (66.22%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,513,526 tCO₂e (21.86%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 678,366 tCO₂e (5.9%)
Sodexo's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sodexo’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sodexo reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 88,456 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 26,369 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.35 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Sodexo's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sodexo's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Sodexo reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.35 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 9.04 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Sodexo rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Sodexo ranked 5 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Sodexo among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Sodexo's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sodexo reported a total carbon footprint of 11,610,646 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.52% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Sodexo's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.04% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.76%. a