How healthy food unlocks a world of benefits

Food is both art and science.

A well-crafted dish has the capacity to delight the senses, lift someone’s mood, support their body and protect the planet.

At the opening dinner of this year’s prestigious EAT Stockholm Food Forum, I saw our talented local chefs serve it all. Through appetizers that brought Nordic flavors to global thought leaders, they showed how food can be simultaneously delicious, nutritious and sustainable, improving our health one bite at a time.
 

Sodexo is the world’s largest employer of dieticians, with more than 5,000 experts helping to craft our menus across the globe.

We know that fruits, vegetables, whole grains and pulses are vital sources of micronutrients and fiber, just as we know they have a lower carbon footprint than animal products, requiring less energy, land and water.

For many years, we have been working to shape menus that deliver on flavor and price, while improving health and reducing emissions.

Nourishing health to protect the planet

In 2009, we placed responsible food at the heart of our sustainability roadmap, Better Tomorrow. Since then, we have worked to transform our policies, practices and global supply chains to introduce healthier, lower-carbon meals without compromising on taste.

From new plant-rich dishes to different cooking methods and the smallest ingredient swaps, we have made it easier for everyone to eat well, every day.

As we work towards 70% of our main dishes being low carbon by 2030, we stay mindful of the need to meet consumers where they are. With decades of experience in food service, we understand the importance of what we eat and its impact on holistic wellbeing, factoring in tradition, familiarity and comfort alongside sufficient fuel for busy days. 

Getting the balance right requires that we listen to our guests, track the consumer trends, follow the science and learn. 

Above all, we must operate transparently, building trust by sharing our data and being accountable for progress.

Turning ambition into co-created actions

Created jointly with WWF, Uniting for Better Food, Better Health, Better Planet offers a blueprint for food transformation. It shows how action at all levels – from consumer to provider and procurer – can nurture wellbeing and build resilience. 

Accelerating progress requires true collaboration, and by innovating with our clients we can deliver excellent results. Through joint food commitments, contractual KPIs, and environments that put delicious, healthy and low-carbon food within reach, we are working together to make sustainable diets irresistible.