What is responsible sourcing and why does it matter?

Knowing where the things we buy come from is becoming increasingly important to more and more of us. We want to know; Who made it? Were they treated well? How much were they paid? What ingredients are used? Is it safe?

When so many questions come to mind just for a single product, we can quickly see why companies are starting to take responsibility for answering these questions and give reassuring answers to their customers.

However, what responsible sourcing, sometimes referred to as supply chain responsibility, actually means in practice can vary hugely from company to company. 

For us responsible sourcing means ensuring that the choices we make about what we buy and how we work with our suppliers benefit the health of our consumers, the livelihoods of our suppliers, and also protect the planet.

Did you know that Sodexo buyer’s source 10 billion euros in worth of items, such as food, commodities and equipment, from approximately 150,000 suppliers every year? 
Through the huge quantity and variety of what we buy across the world, we are conscious that we have the power and responsibility to make a difference in the way we source our products. Watch Hind Bendaoud, VP Global Responsible Sourcing, share more on this topic in this video:

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