Sodexo Announces Change to North America Leadership
Recently appointed Sodexo Group Chief Executive Officer Thierry Delaporte will expand his responsibilities to include direct leadership of North America, starting January 1, 2026.
Sodexo earns top LGBTIQ+ inclusion level achievement in 2024 Workplace Pride Global Benchmark for the 5th year in a row
Sodexo proudly announces that it has earned the prestigious Advocate designation in the Workplace Pride Global Benchmark, achieving a score of 99.7%, the highest in the company's history.
This recognition underscores Sodexo's commitment to advancing LGBTIQ+ inclusion within the workplace on a global scale. For the fifth consecutive year, Sodexo has secured the Advocate title, ranking at the top of the service industry and among leading private sector participants.
This remarkable achievement not only highlights Sodexo’s dedication to fostering an inclusive environment but also celebrates the pivotal role employees play in cultivating a culture of inclusion in the company and in the communties they serve.
Being an employer of choice also means allyship and celebrating diversity in its entirety. When you work for Sodexo, you belong to a team that values you for who you are as you are. Our teams champion inclusion every day and this award is for them.
We are proud of this recognition that demonstrates our steadfast commitment to building an inclusive workplace and supporting the broader LGBTIQ+ community. Our strength lies in our 430,000 team members, our engaged Inclusion Makers, who are leading the path forward in society as a whole.
The Workplace Pride Global Benchmark evaluates the LGBTIQ+ inclusion standards among organizations. It consists of a detailed review and analysis of eight categories that show progress on LGBTIQ+ inclusion within the workplace: Policy & Communication, Employee Networks, Workplace Awareness, Support & Benefits, Inclusion & Engagement, Expertise & Monitoring, Business & Supplier Engagement, Impact on Society.
An underlining factor to Sodexo’s improved score this year is the increased collaboration and partnerships across Sodexo’s entities. By identifying and sharing best practices, Sodexo teams have been able to further strengthen inclusive practices for the LGBTIQ+ employees across the globe.
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Sodexo Fiscal 2025 results in line with revised guidance; Fiscal 2026 as a transition year laying foundation for the future
Fiscal 2025 results:
- Organic revenue growth of +3.3%, or +3.7% underlying
- Underlying operating profit margin at 4.7%, up +10bps at constant currencies
- Underlying group net profit at 785 millions euros, up +3.7% at constant currencies
- Solid free cashflow; net debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.8x
- Proposed dividend of 2.70 euros, in line with the Group dividend policy