Sodexo: First Company in its Sector to Make Worldwide Commitment to Cage Free Eggs
Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life services, announced today it will source only cage free eggs (both shell and liquid) worldwide by 2025. The commitment marks a major step forward in the animal welfare strategy of the Group and bolsters its reputation as an industry leader on Corporate Responsibility.
"Ourobjectiveistoworkcollaborativelywithourpartnerstosupportandcontributetotheprogressivetransformationofthewholeindustry."
"We will gather all the actors around the table in order to accompany the conversion and the evolution of the local industry so that by 2025, we will be able to source cage free eggs from local producers in each country where we operate."
Sodexo will take advice at the international level from specialized NGO partners Compassion in World Farming, Humane Society International, and The Humane League to define and implement an action plan to ensure the company and its suppliers can achieve this goal within the next nine years. Local NGO outreach will also be established and developed as the new commitment is deployed.
The worldwide commitment advances Sodexo’s mission to contribute to the economic, social and environmental development of the cities, regions and countries where the company operates.
"ForacompanylikeSodexo,withoperationsin80countriesatmorethan32,000sites,andwhosourcesapproximatelyaquarterofabillionshelleggsworldwideonanannualbasis,addressinganimalwelfareisasignificantundertaking,duetothecomplexitiesofoursupplychainanddifferencesinagriculturepracticesaroundtheworld."
"Given our commitment to sourcing responsibly, we are focused on building partnerships with suppliers, authorities and farm animal welfare NGOs, to achieve progress and educate stakeholders about the issue."