
1.1
1.2
1.3
7.1
INTEGRATED REPORT 3 7. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 257
1.3 | Fiscal 2026 performance 24
SUSTAINABILITY AT SODEXO 31
| Sodexo Sustainability vision 32
| Sustainability Statement - CSRD 36
agreements and control governance
7.2
7.3
1.1 | Our fundamentals
4
7.1
| Corporate governance of Sodexo
259
1.2 | Our growth strategy
16
7.2
| Statements by Directors, related-party
298
7.3 | Compensation 301
SHAREHOLDERS AND SHARE CAPITAL 327
8.1
8.2
| Sodexo share 329
| Additional Information 125
| Financial communications and investor relations
332
| Statutory Auditors' Report 126
| Shareholders 334
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
8.3
FISCAL 2026 ACTIVITY REPORT 131
3.1
3.2
3.3
| Fiscal 2026 highlights 132
| Fiscal 2026 performance of Sodexo 134
| Consolidated financial position 137
| Additional general information and bylaws of the Company
8.4
COMBINED
9.1
SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2026
338
341
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
141
| Agenda 342
9.2
STATEMENTS
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
| Consolidated financial statements 142
| Resolutions submitted to the Combined Shareholders Meeting of December 16, 2026
343
| Notes to the consolidated financial statements
| Additional information and condensed Group organization chart
148
197
OTHER INFORMATION 359
.1
.2
.3
10
10
| Glossary 360
| Statutory Auditors' Report
on the consolidated financial statements
202
| Responsibility for the Universal Registration Document and the audit of the financial statements
362
INFORMATION ON THE ISSUER 207
| Reconciliation tables 363
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
10
| Sodexo S.A. individual Company financial statements
| Notes to the individual Company financial statements
| Additional information on the individual Company financial statements
208
211
226
| Statutory Auditors' Report 229
RISK MANAGEMENT 235
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
| Definition and objectives of risk management and internal control
| Risk management and internal control organization
236
238
| Risk factors 240
| Vigilance plan 247
| Data protection 250
| Group Internal Audit Department 255
This is a translation into English of the (universal) registration document of the Company issued in French and it is available on the website of the Issuer.
The Universal Registration Document was filed on October 30, 2026 with the AMF, as competent authority under Regulation (EU) 2017/1129, without prior approval pursuant to Article 9 of the said regulation.
The Universal Registration Document may be used for the purposes of an offer to the public of securities or admission of securities to trading on a regulated market if completed by a securities note and, if applicable, a summary and any amendments to the Universal Registration Document. The whole is approved by the AMF in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1129.
This Document is a reproduction of the official version of the Universal Registration Document including the 2026 Annual Financial Report prepared in accordance with the European Single Electronic Format (ESEF) and filed with the AMF, available on Sodexo's website, https://www.sodexo.com, and on the AMF website, https://www.amf-france.org
Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the leader in Food and Services, shaping better everyday experiences at every moment in life: work, heal, learn, and play.
Since its creation, Sodexo's founding mission has positioned the company as a pioneer
to meet the challenges of everyday life. The Group stands out for its independence, its founding family shareholding and its business model.
Sodexo develops a unique responsible growth model and an integrated service offering that create value for all its stakeholders.
Key figures
As of August 31, 2026
24 billion eurosconsolidated revenues
443,000
employees
27,000
client sites
#1France-based private employer worldwide*
43countries
80 million
consumers served daily
8.5 billion euros
in market capitalization
80%employee engagement rate
Listed on the CAC Next 20, CAC SBT 1.5, FTSE4Good and DJSI.
Source Sodexo | * 2026 Forbes Global 2000 ranking
SODEXO - UNIVERSAL REGISTRATION DOCUMENT | FISCAL 2026 1
1
CHAPTER 1
Integrated Report 1.1 Our fundamentals 4
Message from Sophie Bellon 5
Vision and mission 6
Profitable and responsible growth over the long 8
term
Our activities 10
A sustainable value-creation model 12
A long-term vision ensured through founding 14
family shareholding
An experienced Board of Directors 15
Our growth strategy 16
Message from Thierry Delaporte 17
Attractive and resilient markets 18
Shift & Grow 2030, a plan to accelerate growth 19
A structured approach to risk 22
A committed Executive Team 23
Fiscal 2026 performance 24
Fiscal 2026 highlights 25
Fiscal 2026 performance 28
Message
"Our collective responsibility is now to pass on to future generations a company that iseven stronger, more useful, and better prepared for the decades ahead."
Sophie Bellon
Chairwoman of the Board of Directors
Sodexo's 60th anniversary marks the beginning of a new chapter in its history. Looking back, as milestone celebrations invite us to do, I am struck both by how far we have come and by the responsibility we share to prepare Sodexo for the decades ahead. Above all, I feel a deep sense of pride, pride in seeing a company founded in Marseille become one of the world's leading players in its sector while remaining true to its founding belief: improving quality of life is both a driver of human progress and a source of sustainable performance for organizations.
That belief has never been more relevant.
Our clients operate in an environment that is more complex and uncertain than ever before, shaped by rapid technological change, evolving ways of working, demographic shifts, and rising expectations around responsibility. In this context, the ability to adapt is essential. It is also what our clients expect from us: helping them enhance their attractiveness, improve the experience of those they serve, and accelerate their own transformations.
For the past 60 years, Sodexo has relied on strong foundations: a mission that gives purpose to everything we do, strong values - service spirit, team spirit, and spirit of progress -which make us unique, and a long-term vision made possible by our independence and the enduring commitment of our family shareholders.
After ten years as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors,
I look back with gratitude on the trust placed in me to support Sodexo's development. It has been a profound honor to carry this responsibility.
This decade has been marked by major transformations, led by a constant ambition: to build a clearer, better-equipped Sodexo to capture growth opportunities across its markets. The simplification of our portfolio, our refocusing on food services and facilities management, Pluxee's spin-off, and the strengthening of our governance have all contributed
to reinforcing the Group's foundations for the long term.
I would like to warmly thank our Board members, leadership teams, shareholders, partners, and clients for their trust and commitment.
I also want to pay tribute to our employees around the world who bring our mission to life every day for our clients and consumers. Their dedication to service, commitment, and ability to adapt are Sodexo's true strengths.
I am convinced that, under Thierry Delaporte's leadership, they will play an essential role in writing the next chapters of our story.
Since joining the Group, Thierry has quickly built positive momentum with our teams, our clients, and the Board of Directors. I have complete confidence in his leadership and in his ability to guide Sodexo through this next stage of development. We share the belief that the strength of our mission, the commitment of our teams, and the transformation driven by his leadership team should now enable us to capture the many growth opportunities across our markets and further strengthen our position among the global leaders in our sector.
Thierry Delaporte's arrival in November 2025 marked a new chapter in the Group's governance, restoring the separation of the roles of Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.
This model strengthens our ability to prepare for the future by combining an Executive Leadership Team focused on strategy execution and operational management with a Board of Directors that provides the perspective, rigor, and long-term vision required to support the Group's development.
After ten years as Chairwoman of the Board, I am delighted to see Nathalie Bellon-Szabo succeed me in this role.
Her operational experience, deep knowledge of the business, and strong commitment to our values will be invaluable assets for Sodexo's future.
On a personal level, I will continue to support Sodexo's long-term vision as a member of the Board of Directors and through my new responsibilities as Chairwoman of the Management Board of Bellon SA.
60 years after its creation, Sodexo can rely on what has always made it distinctive: a mission that remains highly relevant, a strong culture, committed teams, trusted client relationships, and robust governance.
Our collective responsibility is now to pass on to future generations a company that is even stronger, more useful, and better prepared for the decades ahead. It is with this same sense of responsibility, and with deep confidence in Sodexo's future, that I will continue to serve the Group.
Vision and missionSince 1966, Sodexo has delivered a diverse range of services to meet its clients' needs, guided by a founding mission, strong values, and a firm commitment to ethical and responsible business conduct. Together, these foundations build trust with all its stakeholders and enable Sodexo to fulfill its role as a service company, a responsible employer, and a corporate citizen.
Our mission
Since its creation, Sodexo has pursued the mission defined by Pierre Bellon:
"To improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate."
60 years of shaping better everyday experiences
On March 9, 1966, Pierre Bellon founded Société d'exploitation hôtelière in Marseille, the company that would become Sodexo. His idea was clear: employees should be able to eat well at work, and employers should be able to entrust food services to a specialist partner - so they could focus on their core business.
He believed that business should drive both economic and human progress, and built the company around four principles that still shape the Group today: independence, an entrepreneurial spirit,
a culture of service, and innovation. Born from this pioneering vision, Sodexo has grown steadily over the years, continually broadening its scope and expertise, driven by the ambition to serve and innovate and a steadfast commitment to improving people's quality of life and the performance of organizations.
60 years on, this heritage continues to guide Sodexo's direction as it supports clients in increasingly complex and demanding environments. Today, it is reflected in a clear execution plan designed to accelerate Sodexo's growth and restore its competitiveness, delivered with the same pragmatism, commitment, and sense of service that have underpinned its success from the outset.
Our values
Service spirit
Clients and consumers are at the center of everything we do.
Team spirit
Each person's skills combine with other team members' knowledge to help ensure Sodexo's success.
Spirit of progress
Our purpose
We create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.
Understanding one's successes as well as one's failures is fundamental to continuous improvement.
Our ethical principles
Ethical principles and responsible business practices have been cornerstones of Sodexo's approach from the outset. This commitment is a differentiating factor for clients, guides its decision-making and reinforces the trust it has established with all its stakeholders.
Loyalty
Being a service company means making trust central to relationships with all stakeholders. Sodexo is built on a solid foundation of loyalty to its clients, employees and shareholders, and on honest and open relationships with them.
Respect for people
People are central to our business. Sodexo is committed to acting in favor of equal opportunity, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, beliefs, religion, or sexual orientation. Ensuring an inclusive workplace means treating each individual with respect, dignity, and consideration.
Transparency
This is one of Sodexo's key principles that applies consistently to all stakeholders: clients, consumers, employees, shareholders, and the general public. We ensure that everyone is informed in a clear and precise manner about our services, commitments and performance.
Integrity
We condemn any practices that are not based on honesty, integrity, and fairness, regardless of where our company operates in the world. We make our position clear to our clients, suppliers, and employees, and expect them to reject corrupt and unfair practices.
For more information, visit sodexo.com
Since 1966, Sodexo's mission has guided the day-to-day work of its employees, enabling the Group to achieve sustainable, profitable growth.
1966
Sodexo founded by Pierre Bellon.
1967
First multi-service contract for the CNES (French Space Agency) in Guyana.
1975
Opening of Food Services in schools and hospitals.
1976
First meal voucher.
1983
Initial public offering on the Paris Stock Exchange.
1987
The Group is structured in line with its internationalization with the emergence of client segments.
1992
Creation of the Sodexo Management Institute.
1995
Acquisitions of Gardner Merchant (UK) and Partena (Sweden).
1996
Creation of Stop Hunger.
1998
Creation of the European Works Council.
1998-2001
Acquisition of Marriott Management Services (U.S.).
2000-2005
Launch of new facilities management services, vouchers and card services.
2004
Sodexo's commitment to business integrity and ethics with the publication of its Code of Conduct.
2000-2010
Rapid international expansion: acquisitions of Sogeres and Score (France), Wood Dining Services and Circles (U.S.), Zehnacker (Germany), RKHS Group (India) and VR (Brazil).
2009
Implementation of the first corporate responsibility roadmap, Better Tomorrow.
2010-2020
Development of integrated services, particularly for key global accounts.
2016
Appointment of Sophie Bellon as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors.
2017
Renewal of corporate responsibility commitments (Better Tomorrow 2025).
2018
Sodexo becomes a world leader
in Sports & Leisure with the acquisition of Centerplate.
2019
Sodexo begins refocusing on activities and countries with the greatest potential.
2020
Faced with the Covid-19 pandemic and an unprecedented decline in business, significantly impacting its financial performance, share value and workforce, Sodexo demonstrates the resilience and the relevance of its business model.
2022-2025
Sodexo's activity returns to pre-Covid-19 levels by the end of Fiscal 2022.
Sophie Bellon, appointed Chief Executive Officer, launches a strategic plan to refocus and simplify the Group.
Marking a milestone in the Group's history, Sodexo completes in early 2024 the spin-off and listing of its Benefits & Rewards Services activity, renamed Pluxee, which now operates independently.
Sodexo also sells Sofinsod to Bellon SA, simplifying its shareholder structure.
As of August 31, 2026
24 billion euros consolidated revenues*
443,000
employees*
57.90 euros
Share price
Fiscal 2026
Thierry Delaporte is appointed Chief Executive Officer and launched Shift & Grow 2030 strategic plan to drive growth and competitiveness across the Group.
* Data prior to Fiscal 2023 includes the Pluxee business.
Note: stock market price evolution data since 1983 has been restated post-spin-off.
Our activitiesEvery day, Sodexo serves more than 80 million consumers around the world through two complementary areas of expertise. Both are delivered across a wide range of environments and settings, to the same high standards.
Leading services for an integrated offering
Food services
Food services have been a core part of Sodexo's business since the Group was founded.
Sodexo designs and operates flexible, accessible food services solutions across multiple channels, tailored to a wide range of environments, including offices, industrial sites, hospitals,
university campuses, museums, and stadiums. From workplace restaurants and vending machines to school cafeterias, these solutions are designed to meet the needs of each client and
the expectations of consumers, while supporting health and well-being.
Facilities management services
These services bring together all the expertise required to keep sites running, maintain them
and ensure they perform effectively. This includes technical maintenance of buildings and equipment, general and healthcare cleaning, energy management, reception
and hospitality services, project management, and more.
As a trusted partner, Sodexo provides its clients with proven, technology-enabled solutions that improve the user experience, site performance, and sustainability of day-to-day operations.
An international presence serving clients around the world
Operating in 43 countries, Sodexo adapts its integrated offering to local specificities while delivering high, consistent service quality worldwide.
North America
10.5 billion euros in revenues
44% of Group revenues
416 million euros in operating profit
122,029 employees Revenues by segment:
24% 34% 27% 15%
Europe
8.9 billion euros in revenues
37% of Group revenues
300 million euros in operating profit
127,209 employees Revenues by segment:
54% 24% 14% 8%
Rest of the World
Entegra Procurement Services®,
a Sodexo company operating in
12 countries, is a global player in group purchasing for food and non-food services, and performance optimization. With 50 billion dollars in annual purchasing power and a global network of 2,700 suppliers, Entegra supports its clients worldwide, particularly in the lodging, restaurant, leisure, healthcare, and senior living sectors. By combining purchasing power, operational expertise, advisory services,
and digital solutions, Entegra helps its clients optimize their purchasing and improve their operational performance.
To learn more, visit entegraps.com
including Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Brazil and Latin America
4.6
billion euros in revenues
19% of Group revenues
184 million euros in operating profit
192,041 employees Revenues by segment:
87% 8% 4% 1%
Data as of August 31, 2026
Expertise tailored to each market
To better address its clients' specific challenges, Sodexo has developed sector-specific expertise across its markets.
Work | Business & Administrations Heal | Healthcare & Seniors
Sodexo helps organizations create positive work experiences that support employee engagement, well-being and productivity. Through its services and ecosystem of solutions tailored to different types of sites, including offices, production facilities and remote locations, Sodexo supports companies and public institutions in designing and operating welcoming food experiences and work environments.
47% of Group revenues
Learn | Schools & Universities
Sodexo supports institutions in fostering attractive educational environments in schools and on campuses, while improving the attractiveness of universities.
The Group provides food services that contribute to the nutritional education of younger generations, as well as facilities management services to support clients in managing their infrastructure.
18% of Group revenues
Sodexo provides high-value-added services across the continuum of care in clinics, hospitals, and senior living facilities. These include nutrition for patients, residents, and employees, retail, health technology maintenance, cleaning, and infection control, services that make the care journey easier and more personalized, while contributing to the smooth operation of healthcare facilities.
25% of Group revenues
Play | Sodexo Live!
Sodexo Live! serves cultural destinations, stadiums and arenas, conference and convention centers, airport lounges, and international events. It provides these clients with tailor-made food, venue marketing, and event ticketing services, helping to transform consumer experiences into unforgettable memories.
10% of Group revenues
A sustainable value-creation modelOur strengths
A family-owned Group, since 1966, driven
by a founding mission
A founding family shareholding, which guarantees a long-term vision with 43.8% of Sodexo's share capital and 58.8% of the exercisable voting rights held by Bellon SA.
A global player
with a local presence
27,000 sites in 43 countries
80 million consumers served daily
Over 50 billion dollars in annual purchasing power
Offerings tailored to each client's profile and environment
Favorable market trends
An estimated Food and FM market potential of over 1,000 billion euros
A market growing by around
4% per year
48% of the market self-operated
Committed, diverse employees
443,536 employees
80% engagement rate
54% of employees are women
45% of the Group Senior Executives are women
A sustainable, responsible approach
A strategy centered on client proximity
Ethics and integrity at the core of our model
Innovation insight fueled by an international presence and
from daily feedbacks from consumers and clients
An ecosystem of committed stakeholders
Our ambition
"To improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate."
Our values
Service spirit Team spirit Spirit of progress
Our impact
Talents
#1 France-based private employer worldwide
84.9% Employee Retention Rate
6.48 Recordable work-related accident rate
Clients and consumers
94.4% Client Retention rate
43% of countries integrated tools for measuring the carbon footprint of recipes into their food production management systems
Communities
2.7 billion euros spend with SMEs
1,695 communities supported by Stop Hunger in 2026
Planet
-36.6% reduction in carbon emissions (vs. Fiscal 2017, absolute scopes 1 and 2)
85.8% of Sodexo sites around the world have deployed the WasteWatch program with an average -50% reduction in food waste
97.1% renewable electricity in Sodexo direct operations
100% certified sustainable palm oil
93.1% of seafood purchases from responsible sources
Profit
24 billion euros in consolidated revenues (+2% organic growth)
810 million euros in Underlying operating profit
3.4% in Underlying operating profit margin
379 million euros in Free cash flow
8.5 billion euros in market capitalization
1.74 euros dividend per share proposed for Fiscal 2026
Our ethical principles
Loyalty Respect for people Transparency
Integrity
Data as of August 31, 2026
For more information, see chapters 2 and 3 of the Universal Registration Document.
A long-term vision ensured through founding family shareholdingSodexo's independence is ensured through the shareholding of the family of Pierre Bellon, founder of the Company. This family-held control ensures a long-term vision and is one of the keys to Sodexo's longevity.
As of August 31, 2026, Bellon SA held 43.8% of Sodexo's capital and 58.8% of the exercisable voting rights.
In June 2015, Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Bellon and their children entered into a 50-year agreement that prevents the direct descendants of Sodexo's founder from freely disposing of their shares in Bellon SA. Bellon SA does not intend to sell its shareholding in Sodexo to third parties.
To ensure this independence, a service agreement was concluded in 1991 between Sodexo and Bellon SA. It has been regularly renewed since and consolidates the position of Bellon SA as the Group's managing holding company.
Sodexo's sustained commitment to developing high-quality services, nurturing lasting client relationships and building a truly international organization reflects Bellon SA's long-term vision.
Capital Structure
As of August 31, 2026
Distribution of Exercisable Voting Rights
As of August 31, 2026
Source : Nasdaq.
For more information, see chapter 8 of the Universal Registration Document.
Sodexo's Board of Directors determines the Group's strategic orientations and ensures their implementation, taking into account the social, societal and environmental challenges arising from its activities. It oversees management on both financial and non-financial matters and ensures the quality of information provided to shareholders and the market.
On September 28, 2026, Sodexo's Board of Directors announced the appointment of Nathalie Bellon-Szabo as Chairwoman, subject to the
renewal of her term as a Director at the Shareholders Meeting on December 16, 2026. She will succeed Sophie Bellon, who has served as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors since 2016.
Sodexo's Board of Directors reflects the specific features of its shareholding structure while safeguarding the interests of all its stakeholders. Directors are selected for their skills, experience, and knowledge of the strategic challenges faced by the markets in which the Group operates.
The Board relies on the work of specialized committees, each chaired by an Independent Director. Given the diversity of its members' profiles and expertise, the Board is able to fully carry out its role regarding strategic reflection and the oversight of Sodexo's development.
Board of Directors
As of August 31, 2026
Sophie Bellon
Chairwoman of the Board of Directors
François-Xavier Bellon
12 members
60% Independent
Directors*
Chairman of the
ard of
Management Bo
Nathalie Bellon-Szabo
Chief Executive Officer, Sodexo Live! worldwide
Bellon SA
represented by Patrice de Talhouët, Managing Director
Bellon SA
40% women*
2 Directors representing
employees
4 nationalities
Gilles Pélisson Geneviève Bich
Lead Director, Vice-President of President of Lyfe Institut Human Resources, and Unifrance, Senior Metro Inc.
Advisor, Oliver Wyman
Jean-Baptiste Chasseloup de Chatillon
Chief Executive Officer, Apprentis d'Auteuil
Olivier Marchand
Food Tools Expert, Transformation and Technology Department, Sodexo France
98% average attendance
*Excluding Directors representing employees
Françoise Colpron
Independent Director
Federico J. González Tejera
Chief Executive Officer, Radisson Hotel Group
Luc Messier
President of Reus Technologies LLC
Cathy Martin
PMO and strategic planning, Energy & Resources, Sodexo Canada
Chair of a specialized committee Audit Committee member Nominating Committee member Compensation Committee member Sustainability Committee member
Independent Directors
Family Directors
Employee Representatives
Non-independent Director
Through constructive and open dialogue with the Leadership Team, as well as regular meetings with management, Directors are in touch with Sodexo's economic reality and fully informed of all the company's activities, performance, and challenges.
For more information, see chapter 7 of the Universal Registration Document and sodexo.com.
Message
"I am confident that Sodexo's strong fundamentals and the momentum we have built over
the past several months will allow us to accelerate growth and strengthen our position among
the global leaders in our industry."
Thierry Delaporte
Chief Executive Officer
When I joined Sodexo a year ago, I spent most of my time meeting with our teams and clients to understand our strengths, our challenges, and the expectations of the market.
I discovered a deeply human company, driven by an exceptional service culture built on care and consideration for every individual: employees, consumers, partners, clients,
and suppliers. I also saw a company that was not fully realizing its potential.
My assessment is straightforward: our market remains attractive, and our challenges are not the result of a lack of opportunities. They are primarily linked to our ability to be closer to our clients, make decisions quickly and execute them with discipline, and regain the commercial intensity that has long been at the heart of Sodexo's success. We chose to face this reality head-on and take action.
In July, we presented Shift & Grow 2030, our roadmap to restore competitiveness and accelerate growth. This ambition has been translated into clear priorities, a simplified organization, and targeted investments in talent, technology, and business development. We have placed the client back at the center of our decisions and our organization.
Fiscal 2026 ends on an encouraging note. Our commercial progress is encouraging, with development at 7.7% and client retention at 94.4%, and we have begun to rebuild a culture that is more focused on winning new business.
The global partnership signed with Meta is a powerful illustration of this momentum. It demonstrates what our Group can achieve when we bring together our expertise and operate as one team in service of the client.
In North America, where I directly oversee the business, the first signs of progress are encouraging, although much remains to be done.
Fiscal 2026 was also marked by significant progress regarding the safety of our teams around the world. Our ambition remains unchanged: to make Zero Harm a reality everywhere, every day.
Our priorities for Fiscal 2027 are clear: restore competitiveness through more disciplined execution, accelerate growth through greater client proximity, and continue investing in the capabilities that will sustainably support our development.
Beyond these priorities, I am convinced that Sodexo's success will also be measured by our ability to have a lasting and positive impact on people. I want Sodexo to be a company where everyone can learn, grow, and seize opportunities, regardless of their background or starting point. A company that continues to offer younger generations opportunities to take their first steps into professional life, develop their talents, build their future, and ultimately find their place in society.
Our social and environmental commitments are an integral part of who we are. They compel us to act responsibly and make the decisions necessary to strengthen the resilience and long-term sustainability of the Group. Because it is by building a stronger company that we will continue to create opportunities and deliver lasting positive impact.
2026 has been a demanding year for our teams. I would like to sincerely thank all our employees for their commitment throughout this particularly intense period of transformation. They are the ones who make the difference for our clients every day, and their talent will ultimately determine the success of Shift & Grow 2030.
I would also like to thank Sophie Bellon and the Board of Directors for their trust. The transformations undertaken in recent years have enabled Sodexo to enter this new phase from a stronger position. I look forward to working with Nathalie Bellon-Szabo in her new role as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors. We share the same ambition: enabling Sodexo to unlock its full potential while remaining true to its mission and values.
I am confident that Sodexo's strong fundamentals and the momentum we have built over the past several months will allow us to accelerate growth and strengthen our position among the global leaders in our industry.
The work ahead remains substantial. We are clear-eyed about the challenges before us. But what I see today gives me confidence: an organization that is regaining energy, commercial intensity, and a winning mindset.
We have set a clear ambition, launched the necessary transformations, and are already seeing the first results. Our focus now is on disciplined execution to translate that ambition into lasting value for our clients, our employees, and our shareholders.
Attractive and resilient marketsSodexo always pays close attention to the world's major transformations, with a view to understanding them and adapting better. In a highly competitive environment, analyzing demographic, social, environmental, economic, and technological changes allows Sodexo to fine-tune its strategy and to seize many opportunities for future growth.
Attractive and growing markets
1,000
billion euros
4%
annual growth
Food and FM services markets - Source: Sodexo
48%
self-operated
52%
outsourced
Favorable market trends Sodexo's strengths to address this
Outsourcing growth
Labor shortages, operational complexity and regulatory requirements are prompting organizations to outsource more services to specialist providers.
Supplier simplification
Large organizations are consolidating their supplier base, reducing the number of interfaces and looking for one accountable partner to manage a wide range of services at scale.
A global footprint, enabling operations at scale and ensuring consistent execution worldwide.
An integrated offering of food and facilities management services, able to meet a broad range of needs, including the most complex.
A trusted partner for large organizations, helping them simplify and consolidate their service-provider base.
Demographic trends
An aging population and growing focus on longevity are driving sustained demand for services, particularly in healthcare and seniors.
War for talents
The quality of the workplace experience is becoming an increasingly key driver for employer attractiveness, in all environments.
A client service culture designed to meet the specific needs of each environment.
Sustainability embedded as a driver of differentiation, attractiveness, and employee engagement, and as a means of creating long-term value for all stakeholders.
Tech & AI
They are raising expectations around productivity, transparency and service quality, while creating new growth opportunities - particularly in data centers.
Shift & Grow 2030, a plan to accelerate growthShift & Grow 2030 places growth and clients at the heart of the company's priorities, with the aim of sustainably strengthening its competitiveness and renewing its performance culture.
Accelerate growth
Restore competitiveness
Rebuild the growth engine
Simplify & standardize the operating model
Reignite a high-performance culture
Invest decisively in tech
Sustainability at the core
A client-centric approach
This dynamic entails making clear choices to create greater value and address each client's specific needs, whether through distinctive expertise, technical services or premium food services, a single global multi-service provider, or an expert partner for managing complex remote sites and environments focused on consumer experience and hospitality.
With Shift & Grow 2030, Sodexo clarifies its positioning, investment priorities, and competitive strategy to focus its efforts on:
ten core countries where Sodexo will accelerate growth through targeted investment, while maintaining its existing positions in other markets and leveraging its geographical footprint to support major international clients;
priority global segments with attractive market potential, where Sodexo can build lasting leadership positions (Corporate, Healthcare, Sports & Leisure and lounges), alongside segments offering local growth opportunities (Education in the U.S., Energy & Resources in a few countries, etc.);
diversified food services, alongside complementary
facilities management services.
Accelerating growth and restoring competitiveness
Sodexo aims to deliver sustained growth, improve profitability with discipline and become the partner of choice for its clients. Its execution plan is organized around three pillars.
Rebuild the growth engine by strengthening the capabilities, processes and commercial mindset needed for sustainable growth.
This requires reinforcing client proximity, proactive account management and business development, disciplined price-to-win competitiveness and a dedicated large-client approach, leveraging Sodexo's distinctive position across both food and facilities management.
Simplify and standardize the operating model to reduce complexity, improve productivity and better leverage Sodexo's scale.
This approach should enable the Group to make execution faster, more consistent, and more scalable through operational excellence, organizational simplification and procurement at scale.
Reignite a high-performance culture to build a company that moves faster, acts more consistently and sets higher standards.
This involves evolving the leadership model, performance management, incentives and talent management to foster greater accountability and stronger execution.
Accelerate investment in tech and data
To enable its plan, Sodexo is investing decisively in tech, data, and scaling digital and AI to support
growth, productivity, decision-making and execution across the Group.
Through Sodexo Spark, the Group's global digital, data, and AI platform, Sodexo is leveraging technology to enhance service quality, operational efficiency and personalization.
This approach combines technology with the expertise of its teams, while continuously strengthening their digital and AI capabilities.
Key figures
Over Fiscal 2026 to Fiscal 2030, Sodexo plans to allocate approximately 1 billion euros to Shift & Grow 2030, specifically across tech, procurement, and organizational transformation.
In parallel, the progressive strengthening of commercial capabilities is expected to result in additional operating expense, reaching around 100 million euros per year once fully ramped up.
The Group's capital expenditure is expected to represent around 2.5% to 3% of revenue, to support commercial ambitions and productivity improvements while maintaining the Group's capital-light model.
A financial trajectory aligned with the execution plan
The execution plan is structured in two phases: first, restoring competitiveness, followed by accelerating growth, strengthening margins and improving return on investment.
For Fiscal 2027, Sodexo expects:
Organic revenue growth of +2% to +3%
Underlying operating margin broadly in line with Fiscal 2026 (at 3.4%), reflecting continued investment to strengthen capabilities and restore competitiveness
Fiscal 2026-2027
Rebuild foundations & restore competitiveness
Restore commercial momentum & improve execution discipline
Simplify the organization & reduce complexity
Invest in critical capabilities (people, systems)
For Fiscal 2030, Sodexo expects to deliver:
Above +5% organic revenue growth, including net new business above +3%
Underlying operating margin above 5%
Fiscal 2028-2030
Scale the model & drive profitable growth
Accelerate top-line growth
Leverage earlier investments
Improve profitability more meaningfully
Better Tomorrow 2028, Sodexo's commitment to sustainability
Embedded in Shift & Grow 2030, sustainability and positive impact are core drivers of Sodexo's client differentiation, supporting employee attractiveness, and engagement and long-term value creation.
Sodexo is therefore pursuing its Better Tomorrow roadmap to accelerate the social, societal, and environmental impact of its activities. By placing employees at the heart of the approach, engaging the Group's entire ecosystem and adapting to local realities, this implementation plan positions sustainability at the core of Sodexo's operating model and makes it a genuine driver of performance.
Better Tomorrow 2028 is structured around three pillars, each with concrete, measurable commitments.
Pillar 1 | People
Commitment 1: nurture employees' well-being and development.
Pillar 2 | Clients
Commitment 2: better sourcing from a responsible and trusted supply chain;
Commitment 3: better meals that taste good and do good;
Commitment 4: better resource management for energy, water and waste.
Pillar 3 | Planet and Society
Commitment 5: reduce pressure on climate and nature;
Commitment 6: act for a hunger-free world.
For more information, see chapter 2 of the Universal Registration Document.
Sodexo operates in a constantly changing environment and is exposed to risks that could affect its operations, financial position and reputation. Anticipating and managing these risks rigorously is essential to making sound business decisions, protecting the Group's assets and delivering on its strategic priorities.
Sodexo's framework for proactive risk management
Sodexo has put a well-defined process in place for identifying, assessing and managing risks at different levels within the organization, from its employees working in the field to its leaders (see diagram).
Measures to manage the risks identified are implemented at site, country, regional, or global level depending on their nature. The progress of these action plans is monitored and reported to senior management on a regular basis.
Operational managers are assisted by transversal support functions, which define the procedures and standards and
Main risks
Each year, a risk profile is established based on the risk assessments performed by senior management with regard to the main entities, and also on interviews with senior executives.
The risks considered to be the most significant for Sodexo as of August 31, 2026, are presented in this table.
Compared with the previous year, geopolitical and economic-environment risk has been added and classified as a medium-level risk, reflecting international tensions that could affect the market.
provide tools and processes to help manage risks. Internal Audit carries out an independent assessment of risk management and makes recommendations for improvement. Overall responsibility for the robustness of risk management procedures lies with the Sodexo Global Executive Team, while the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee provide risk oversight, ensuring that procedures are functioning effectively.
Identification of risks that could impact business and financial objectives at all levels of the organization
Risk assessment taking into account their likelihood of occurrence and their impact
Development of controls and execution of risk mitigation actions
Review of plans put in place to ensure their relevance and regular reporting of their progress
GROWTH
Client contract execution
Technology and information security
Client retention and consumer satisfaction
Bidding risks
Competition
OPERATIONS
Talent retention and development
Staff shortages and recruitment
PEOPLE
People and food safety
Sodexo environmental impact
SUSTAINABILITY
Compliance with laws and regulations
Climate disruption exposure
Geopolitical and economic environment
EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT
MEDIUM LEVEL
HIGH LEVEL
For more information, see chapter 6 of the Universal Registration Document.
The Sodexo Global Executive Team implements the strategy established by the Board of Directors and oversees Sodexo's operations worldwide. Led by Thierry Delaporte, Chief Executive Officer, it comprises
11 members whose combined cross-functional expertise and skills representative of the range of activities and regions in which the Group operates.
Thierry Delaporte
Group Chief Executive Officer and North America Chief Executive Officer
Nathalie Bellon-Szabo
Chief Executive Officer Sodexo Live! worldwide
Nicolas Lannuzel
APMEA Chief Executive Officer
Sébastien
de Tramasure
Chief Financial Officer
Patrick Boulier
Latin America Chief Executive Officer
Sophie
Néron-Berger
France Chief Executive Officer
Ulf Wretskog
Continental Europe Chief Executive Officer
Alice Guéhennec
Group Tech Officer
Agnès Park
Group Chief Human Resources Officer
Andrea Krewer
Brazil Chief Executive Officer
Jean Renton
United Kingdom & Ireland Chief Executive Officer
Key figures
As of August 31, 2026
11 members
55% women
27% non-French
4 nationalities
55 years average age
15 years average seniority
For more information, see chapter 7 of the Universal Registration Document.
Expansion driven by targeted acquisitions in priority markets
Major contracts driving commercial momentum
Collaboration with Meta to deliver food services across its global portfolio
| GLOBAL
Meta has selected Sodexo to provide food services across more than 130 locations worldwide. This enterprise partnership, one of the largest single global workplace food services contracts secured by Sodexo to date, spans more than 30 countries and encompasses a highly diverse range of environments, including corporate offices, large campuses, data centers, conference hubs, and smaller office locations. Sodexo will deliver integrated workplace food services through a structured global operating model, combining consistent global standards with local execution and innovation, whilst leveraging advanced digital and data capabilities. By combining Meta's workplace vision brand standards with Sodexo's global expertise in food services and hospitality, the partnership delivers an integrated food program -designed to support human connection, productivity and employee experience, at scale.
Entegra continues to expand through targeted acquisitions | UNITED KINGDOM, FRANCE/ITALY
Entegra Procurement Services® continued its growth through several targeted acquisitions, strengthening its presence and expertise in the hospitality market. In the United Kingdom, Entegra acquired Prestige Purchasing, a procurement specialist serving restaurants, pubs and leisure operators, with particular expertise in beverage categories and data insight services.
In France and Italy, Entegra acquired Cadhi, a leading purchasing organization serving restaurants and independent hotels, as well as Clorofil, its carbon footprint measurement tool. Cadhi supports more than 3,600 establishments, including over 170 Michelin-starred restaurants and more than 150 five-star hotels/palaces.
Strengthening food capabilities and offering
| EUROPE
In Europe, Sodexo is strengthening its position by bringing in strong local offerings, solid client relationships, and capabilities that complement its existing portfolio. To this end, Sodexo acquired Antell*'s restaurant businesses in Finland, a family-owned business founded in 1880, expanding its geographic footprint in key cities such as Oulu, Turku, Kuopio, and Tampere, as well as the Helsinki region. In Sweden, Sodexo also bolstered its school food services by acquiring SkolFood AB. Founded in the mid-1990s, SkolFood has extensive experience in developing and delivering meals to private schools in several cities, including Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö. Meanwhile, Sodexo is strengthening its presence in the German corporate segment through the acquisition of Menü 2000*. This family-owned company, founded in 1969, operates approximately 250 sites for nearly 200 clients across various sectors, enhancing Sodexo's existing offerings and production capabilities in the country. Sodexo is also reinforcing its workplace offering in the United Kingdom with the acquisition of Olive Catering*, one of the country's leading independent players, which provides tailored food services to nearly 150 clients.
* transactions closed at the beginning of Fiscal 2027
Acquisition of Grupo Mediterránea
| SPAIN
Sodexo completed the acquisition of Grupo Mediterránea, significantly strengthening its presence in Spain. The combined organization now brings together more than 21,000 employees across 1,700 sites and serves over 500,000 consumers daily, making Sodexo one of the key players in the Spanish food services market.
Extension of the partnership with Adventist Health | UNITED STATES
Sodexo is extending its 23-year relationship with Adventist Health to 15 new sites in California, Hawaii and Oregon, bringing the total number of sites it manages for this longstanding partner to 26. A dedicated Sodexo team will focus on hygiene, patient comfort, and operational efficiency, supported by advanced technologies including its proprietary Experiencia® solution.
Continuing the trusted relationship for the management of Rio Tinto's facilities in the Pilbara region | AUSTRALIA
After a previous 10-year contract, Rio Tinto awarded Sodexo a new contract for its fly-in fly-out (FIFO) accommodation villages, residential housing, and operational sites in Western Australia's Pilbara region. Sodexo will deliver a range of essential services across these facilities and villages, including accommodation, food services and retail, access to health and wellness programs, cleaning and transportation.
Extension of the contract with Portsmouth naval base | UNITED KINGDOM
Sodexo renewed its contract at His Majesty's Naval Base (HMNB) in Portsmouth, home to almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy's surface ships, for a further two years. Its team provides essential services including food services, retail, leisure activities, cleaning, and grounds maintenance. Since the contract began five years ago, Sodexo has led several flagship initiatives, including changes to the retail facilities, the introduction of the Mindful Active program for staff health and well-being, and of its WasteWatch food waste reduction program.
New contract with Arkansas Tech University
| UNITED STATES
Arkansas Tech University selected Sodexo as its new Food Services partner. Together, they will create a new dining experience designed with and for students. The offering includes the One & All residential dining program at Chambers Dining Hall, alongside student-favorite brands such as Slim Chickens, Tacos 4 Life and Jerry's Diner. The goal is to modernize campus dining and to create more welcoming spaces for students.
Resumption of the collaboration at Antamina mining complex | PERU
Sodexo has resumed operations at Antamina, one of the world's largest mining complexes, strengthening its leadership in Peru's mining and energy sector. The Group will provide food services, hospitality, and recreational facilities for approximately 6,500 users daily. The contract renews a relationship with Antamina, as Sodexo initiated its operations in 1998, and underlines the company's ability to operate in highly complex environments.
Partnership with Clariant to deliver global integrated workplace services | GLOBAL
Sodexo signed a five-year global partnership with Clariant, one of the world's leading specialty chemical companies. The scope covers more than 50 sites in 13 countries across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific. The agreement includes a wide range of facilities management services,
from cleaning, building and grounds maintenance to technical support, in diverse environments, including industrial and production sites, laboratories and offices. Through this partnership, Sodexo will help Clariant enhance operational performance and strengthen service consistency across its global estate portfolio.
Extension of the partnership with Nokia | GLOBAL
For over 25 years, Sodexo and Nokia have built a collaborative relationship aimed at enhancing the daily experience of Nokia employees by optimizing service performance and fostering
a strong workplace safety culture. A new agreement extends this partnership, covering facilities management services across 90 sites in 20 countries and expanding the scope of services to include data center maintenance, reception and workplace experience services, and IT support.
Sodexo Live! strengthens its leadership in airport lounges | FRANCE / UNITED STATES
With a presence in over 180 airport lounges worldwide, Sodexo Live! continues to build its leadership in premium lounge hospitality. A new gourmet offering by chef Yves Camdeborde now enhances Air France's long-haul lounges at Terminal 2E of Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport.
The partnership is set to expand internationally in 2027 with the opening of the airline's future flagship lounge at Terminal 1 of JFK Airport in New York.
Sodexo Live! and Seattle Mariners extend hospitality partnership
at T-Mobile Park | UNITED STATES
Sodexo Live! extended its partnership with the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park, built on a relationship that began in 1997. The renewal includes significant investment to elevate the fan experience through innovative culinary offerings, enhanced technology such as Amazon Just Walk Out, and upgraded amenities throughout the stadium. The agreement also provides for a Sodexo Live! Academy to train employees and drive service excellence on site.
Recognized sustainability commitment Cook for Change! 2026
CDP awarded Sodexo an "A List" rating in its Climate assessment, placing the Group among the world's leading companies for environmental transparency and performance. Only 4% of the more than 22,000 companies assessed in 2025 achieved this top score, and Sodexo was the only company in its sector to achieve this distinction. The score reflects both the ambition of Sodexo's climate strategy, aligned with
the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to achieve Net Zero by 2040, and the rigor, transparency and execution of its environmental disclosures.
For the third consecutive year, Sodexo has been named as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies®, an accolade conferred by Ethisphère to 138 organizations across 17 countries and
Stop Hunger celebrates 30 years
Founded in 1996 by Sodexo employees in the United States, Stop Hunger marks 30 years of commitment to fighting hunger in 2026. The anniversary coincides with a defining milestone: more than 100 million people supported since 2015 through a network of more than 400 NGO partners. Stop Hunger is now
calling for greater private-sector action, convinced that businesses can be a powerful force for good. It is also launching the Impacters Coalition, which connects employees of partner companies with its global network of NGOs in 65 countries.
For more information, see https://www.stop-hunger.org.
40 industries in 2026. Sodexo was one of only two Food Services companies recognized this year, reflecting how deeply its ethical principles are embedded in the day-to-day work of its employees worldwide.
EcoVadis awarded Sodexo a score of 82 out of 100, up three points on its previous assessment, placing the Group among the top 3% of all companies assessed across all industries and within the top 2% in its sector. EcoVadis once again recognized Sodexo as a "Carbon Leader" for its strong performance of its carbon emissions management. The results confirm Sodexo's position as a leader to make sustainability a driver of performance for the company and its clients.
For the seventh consecutive year, Sodexo achieved Advocate status in the 2026 Workplace Pride Global Benchmark, with a score of 93.3%. This achievement reflects Sodexo's continued commitment to building a culture where every employee, at every stage of their journey, feels safe, valued, and empowered to contribute and thrive.
Cook for Change! international final
On March 24, 2026, Sodexo hosted the international final of the fourth edition of Cook for Change!, its internal culinary challenge celebrating delicious, healthy and sustainable food - which saw over 500 chefs from 30 countries take part over several months. In the final, held in London, nine chefs from eight countries competed before a jury of renowned chefs and experts to create a tasty, healthy and creative recipe with a low environmental impact. Robert Janse (Netherlands) was named 2026 Chef of the Year. Gordon Carberry won the Culinary Innovation Award, and Randall Prudden the Large-Scale Impact Award.
For more information, see chapter 2 of the Universal Registration Document.
A year of reset and action
Fiscal 2026 consolidated revenues
Evolution of consolidated revenues and organic growth
Key figures by zone (as of August 31, 2026)
North America
€10.5bn in revenues
reached 24 billion euros, down -0.5% year-on-year. Organic growth of +2.0% and a positive net contribution from acquisitions and disposals of +0.5% were offset by a negative currency impact of
-3.0%, mainly due to the U.S. dollar.
Organic growth was supported by pricing of around +2.4% and like-for-like volume growth of around +0.6%, including strong Sodexo Live! activity.
Net new business remained slightly
€23,798m
(+7.9%)
€24,074m
(+3.3%)
€23,963m
(+2.0%)
44% of Group revenues
€416m in UOP
122,029 employees
Europe
€8.9bn in revenues
37% of Group revenues
€300m in UOP
127,209 employees
negative, while the reclassification of a North American contract had a negative impact of approximately 70 basis points. North America recorded organic growth of -1.0%, impacted by prior contract losses in Education and Business & Administrations, as well as the contract reclassification. Europe delivered +2.1% organic growth, supported by Healthcare & Seniors, while Rest of the World achieved +9.7%, driven by strong momentum in India, Australia and Brazil.
Commercial performance showed encouraging progress, with client retention reaching 94.4% and development increasing to 7.7%, including the major global food services contract awarded by Meta.
Underlying operating profit amounted to 810 million euros, with a margin of 3.4%, down 130 basis points year-on-year.
This reflected operational challenges, increased investments, and the impact of the review of certain contracts and assets.
Group net profit amounted to
Fiscal 2024 Fiscal 2025 Fiscal 2026
Evolution of Underlying Operating Profit and Operating Margin
€1,109m €1,139m
€810m
4.7%
4.7%
3.4%
Fiscal 2024 Fiscal 2025 Fiscal 2026
Net debt to EBITDA ratio
2.4x
Rest of the World
€4.6bn in revenues
19% of Group revenues
€184m in UOP
192,041 employees
Key stock indicators
Total number of shares:
147,454,887 shares
Closing price: 57.9 euros
Market capitalization:
8.5 billion euros
Sodexo share price trend during Fiscal 2026: +12.8%
CAC 40 trend during Fiscal 2026:
+7.9%
Underlying earnings per share:
3.48 euros
Dividend per share, submitted for approval at the Shareholders Meeting of December 16, 2026:
1.74 euros
304 million euros, while Underlying net profit reached 508 million euros.
Free cash flow totaled 379 million euros, and net debt stood at 2.9 billion euros, representing a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 2.4x.
1.7x
1.8x
Sodexo Share Data Sheet
Main listing place: Euronext Paris - A Compartment
ISIN code: FR0000121220
Mnemonic code: SW
Main indexes: CAC Next 20, SBF 120, CAC SBT 1.5,
Euronext 100, CAC All Share, FTSE4Good, ESG 80 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
Euronext listing date: March 2, 1983
Fiscal 2024 Fiscal 2025 Fiscal 2026
For more information, see chapter 3 of the Universal Registration Document.
Continued progress in sustainability
During Fiscal 2026, Sodexo continued to implement its Better Tomorrow roadmap, achieving tangible results across its three pillars.
Pillar 1 | People
Ensuring the safety of employees
Sodexo places the health and safety of its employees at the heart of its priorities, and pursues its Zero Harm ambition by strengthening its culture of prevention, and safety across all its operations.
6.48 Rate of recordable work-related accidents (-15% vs. Fiscal 2025), representing the lowest level ever recorded by Sodexo
Improving the quality of life and advancing employees
Sodexo encourages each of its talents to progress, to develop a career plan, and to take advantage of the multiple professional opportunities, due to the diversity of its activities and professions.
84.9% Employee retention rate
13.6 hours of training per employee on average
4.9% of employees promoted internally
Ensuring an inclusive culture
Sodexo is committed to providing an inclusive environment throughout the world and continues its long-standing commitment to increasing the number of women in its teams.
54% of women among total workforce
45% of women
among Group Senior Executives
2.7% of disabled employees
Pillar 2 | Clients
Sodexo supports its clients in their transition by leveraging three key areas: responsible purchasing with suppliers, better and more sustainable and responsible meals, and optimized resource management.
Responsible sourcing
2.7 billion euros
spent with SME suppliers
100% of certified sustainable palm oil
93.1% of sustainable fish and seafood (in kg)
Healthy and sustainable food
In the first year of the initiative's implementation, 43% of countries integrated tools for measuring the carbon footprint of recipes into their food production management systems
Fight against food waste
85.8% of WasteWatch sites deployment coverage*
-50.1% of food waste reduction in these sites
Pillar 3 | Planet and Society
In line with its ambition, Sodexo has been committed to reducing carbon emissions linked to its operations since 2017. Today, Sodexo is mobilizing its entire ecosystem to reduce the Group's carbon footprint.
-36.6% reduction in carbon emissions scopes 1 and 2 (vs. 2017**)
-15.6% reduction in carbon emissions scope 3 (vs. 2017**)
-31.2% reduction in carbon global emissions intensity vs. revenues (vs. 2017**)
97.1% of renewable electricity in direct operations
Through Stop Hunger, Sodexo
takes action against food insecurity and fosters the empowerment of the most vulnerable people.
1,695 communities supported
in 2026
* as a percentage of Group raw material cost
** in absolute value
For more information, see chapter 2 of the Universal Registration Document.
at Sodexo
2SustainabilitySodexo Sustainability vision 32
2.1.1 Our sustainability journey since the company's creation
32
2.1.2 Better Tomorrow 2028 - a new chapter of impact 33
Sustainability Statement - CSRD 36
General disclosure - ESRS2 36
Environmental information 53
Social information 80
Governance information 106
Green Taxonomy 112
Reporting methodology 115
List of datapoints in cross-cutting and topical standards that derive from other EU legislation
121
Additional Information 125
Statutory Auditors' Report 126
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Sodexo Sustainability vision
Our sustainability journey since the company's creation
Since its founding in 1966, Sodexo has been committed to improving quality of life and advancing sustainability as core elements of its purpose. In response to the evolving expectations of its stakeholders, the Group strives to reconcile business growth with positive social impact and environmental stewardship.
This ambition took shape in 2009 with the launch of the Better Tomorrow Plan and was further strengthened through Better
Tomorrow 2025, a ten-year roadmap built around nine social and environmental commitments.
Completed in 2025, the roadmap drove meaningful progress across critical challenges affecting individuals, communities and the planet, mobilizing stakeholders throughout Sodexo's value chain.
1996-2010
1996 : Stop Hunger movement launched to fight food insecurity
2003 : Joined United Nations Global Compact
2009 : Launched first Better Tomorrow sustainability roadmap; introduced SoTogether(1)
2010-2015
2015-2020
2016 : Better Tomorrow 2025
2018 : Co-founded Global Coalition for Animal Welfare
2019 : SBTi(2) validated
34% emissions
reduction by 2025 target (sector first)
2020-2025
2021 : Joined RE100
(100% renewable electricity)
2022 : Announced 2040 Net Zero Ambition (SBTi validated in 2023)
2023 : Reached SME(3) procurement goal early (€2.2 Billion)
2024 : Initiated CSRD project
2025 : First CSRD disclosure;
2025-2028
2010 : Partnered with WWF
to reduce carbon footprint
2015 : Co-founded International Food Waste Coalition
launch of Better Tomorrow 2028
Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals
5 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are a priority for Sodexo
Since 2003, Sodexo has been committed to the social responsibility initiative of the United Nations
Global Compact and its 10 principles around Human rights, labor standards, the environment and the fight against corruption.
1,695
communities supported by Stop Hunger
43%
of countries with 3rd party recipe carbon tools
45%
of Women Group Senior Executives
50.1%
of food waste reduction in sites having already deployed the WasteWatch program
15.8%
absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions reduction compared to Fiscal 2017
(1) Sodexo Gender Advisory Board.
(2) Science-Based Target initiative.
(3) Small and Medium-sized Enterprises.
Better Tomorrow 2028 - a new chapter of impact
With Better Tomorrow 2028, Sodexo is embarking on a new chapter of its sustainability strategy. Building on the foundations laid by Better Tomorrow 2025, this roadmap further integrates sustainability into the Group's operations through three complementary pillars:
Employees, by promoting well-being and enabling the development of every individual;
Clients, by advancing responsible sourcing practices, offering meals that support both human and planetary health, and improving resource efficiency;
Planet and Society, by reducing pressures on climate and nature and helping to address food insecurity.
FROM OUR PEOPLE
Nurturing their well-being and development
TO OUR CLIENTS
BETTER SOURCING
from a responsible & trusted supply chain
BETTER MEALS
that taste good & do good
BETTER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
for energy, water & waste
FOR A BETTER PLANET & SOCIETY
REDUCING PRESSURE
on climate & nature
Acting for
A HUNGER-FREE WORLD
Better Tomorrow 2028 is deployed at Group, regional and local levels through operational frameworks, performance indicators and reporting aligned with CSRD requirements.
Each region and country tailors the commitments to its specific context to deliver tangible and measurable outcomes.
This pragmatic, results-driven approach supports Sodexo's Net Zero 2040 trajectory and aims to create long-term value for employees, clients, consumers, communities and the planet. It contributes to the implementation of Shift & Grow 2030 by supporting employee engagement and development, strengthening service offering differentiation and business development, and enhancing operational efficiency and supply chain resilience.
PEOPLECOMMITMENT 1
Nurture our people's well-being and development
The health, safety, well-being and development of Sodexo employees are the key enablers for the Group's positive impact. This is why Sodexo is committed to enabling its employees to progress and to providing them with a working environment in which everyone can thrive. Employee development is a priority for Sodexo and is based on a learning ecosystem accessible to all.
CLIENTSCOMMITMENT 2
Better sourcing from a responsible & trusted supply chain
Sodexo continues to implement a responsible sourcing policy, ensuring that every product and service purchased is safe, healthy and reliable. The Group also promotes inclusive sourcing practices that generate positive social and economic impacts for people and communities.
ACTIONS
Strengthen the sustainability performance of key suppliers in purchasing categories most exposed to ESG risks, based on advanced standards verified by independent organizations such as EcoVadis.
Develop inclusive sourcing with SMEs, diverse suppliers, and social and work integration enterprises to expand access to decent work for people in vulnerable situations.
OBJECTIVE
ACTIONS
SuccessFactors, the Group's global learning management system, is now deployed across all countries, ensuring that all employees have access to development opportunities. The training offering combines global programs and locally tailored learning pathways, bringing together e-learning and practical workshops to strengthen skills and operational performance.
Prevention of serious accidents was reinforced through the deployment of Safety Nets, a set of life-saving safety rules addressing the Group's main risks, including driving, electricity, equipment, slips, trips and falls, and supported by regular on-site controls.
By 2028, in the purchasing categories most exposed to ESG risks, achieve 35% of our spend with key suppliers demonstrating advanced and verified sustainability performance. This performance is evidenced by an EcoVadis score of 65 or above, or by an approved equivalent independent standard.
RESULT
OBJECTIVE
By 2028, Sodexo is committed to providing 15 hours of training per year to all its employees worldwide and to continuing the rollout of Vita, its global benefits program, which establishes a global minimum standard for employees across all regions.
RESULT
During fiscal year 2026, the average number of training hours reached
13.6 hours per employee, and Vita had already been implemented in more than 77% of the countries in which Sodexo operates.
These actions reflect a clear ambition: to empower every Sodexo employee to develop, fulfil their potential and contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive future.
The Supplier Code of Conduct provides a common foundation for all our contracted suppliers. For key suppliers, Sodexo strengthens its sustainability performance requirements, which are independently assessed. In 2026, the baseline year for this new indicator, 31.7% of purchases from assessed key suppliers were made with suppliers meeting the expected performance level.
In addition, Sodexo spent over €2.7 billion with SMEs and €680 million with diverse suppliers, thus contributing to a more inclusive supply chain that generates economic opportunities.
COMMITMENT 3
Better meals that taste good & do good
The global food system generates one-third of carbon emissions worldwide(1). Sodexo is accelerating its food transformation, with a dual objective: promoting the adoption of healthy, low-carbon meals and empowering consumers to make informed choices.
ACTIONS
Implementation of a robust and auditable methodology to define and monitor low-carbon meals;
Deployment of carbon calculation tools such as Eaternity and Klimato;
Pilot rollout of the "Greener by Default" approach across 35 Nuffield Health hospitals.
(1) Source: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
PLANET & SOCIETYOBJECTIVE
Extend the deployment of recipe carbon footprint measurement tools to cover 50% of the Group's food-related emissions by 2028, enabling data-driven management of the transition towards low-carbon meals.
Sodexo also aims to ensure that 70% of low-carbon main dishes are planned within its central menus by 2030. A low-carbon dish is defined as a dish generating 900g CO₂e or less.
COMMITMENT 5
Reduce pressure on climate & nature
ACTIONS
Scope 3 emissions account for 99% of the Group's carbon footprint. Of these emissions, 90% are directly linked to food activities. Through responsible sourcing, healthier and lower-carbon meals, and the reduction of food waste, Sodexo is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040.
As part of Better Tomorrow 2028, Sodexo will continue to measure reductions in its direct and indirect emissions.
Sodexo has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040, becoming the first company in its sector to make this major commitment in the fight against climate change. Better Tomorrow 2028 is fully aligned with this trajectory, which has been validated by the SBTi.
RESULT
43% of countries with 3rd party recipe carbon tools contributing to the objective of reaching 70% low-carbon main dishes by 2030.
COMMITMENT 4
Better resource management for energy, water & waste
Food waste accounts for up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions2. Sodexo has a significant role to play in reducing food waste and preserving natural resources.
The ambition is to further optimize water consumption at sites, particularly in regions exposed to water stress, and to collaborate with clients to effectively reduce on-site energy consumption.
OBJECTIVE
Accelerate the decarbonization of direct operations by continuing the transition of the fleet towards low-emission vehicles and contributing to the Net Zero 2040 pathway.
RESULT
The climate roadmap achieved a new milestone in 2026, with low-emission vehicles accounting for 33.7% of the fleet, contributing to a
-36.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a -15.6% reduction in Scope 3 emissions compared with 2017 levels.
COMMITMENT 6
Act for a hunger-free world
ACTIONS
Sodexo is continuing the deployment of the WasteWatch program, with targeted objectives set for 2028.
A gradual transition towards a cleaner vehicle fleet is also underway. The Group will monitor electric, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles across the 10 main countries representing 80% of the fleet directly operated by Sodexo.
Since 1996, Sodexo has been committed to combating food insecurity through Stop Hunger, its sole philanthropic cause.
ACTIONS
Through Stop Hunger, Sodexo supports vulnerable communities by:
implementing economic empowerment programs for vulnerable women and young people in partnership with local NGOs and the Stop Hunger network ;
supporting communities affected by food insecurity through food assistance, skills development and local resilience-building programs.
OBJECTIVE
Sodexo is continuing the deployment of WasteWatch, with the objective of covering at least 85% of raw material costs and reducing food waste by 50% by 2028.
RESULT
WasteWatch covers 85.8% of raw material costs, slightly exceeding its coverage target, and has enabled an average reduction of 50.1% in food waste at sites where the program has been deployed, bringing performance close to the 2028 target.
OBJECTIVE
By 2028, support 1,000 communities annually through Stop Hunger programs, fostering the empowerment of women and young people and strengthening efforts to address food insecurity.
RESULT
In 2026, a year marked by strong mobilization to celebrate Stop Hunger's 30th anniversary, 1,695 communities were supported across more than 60 countries, thanks to the commitment of over 400 NGO partners. This momentum enabled the 2028 target to be exceeded as early as 2026, and it will be reassessed accordingly.
(2) GIEC, Climate Change and Land: An IPCC Special Report on Climate Change, Desertification, Land Degradation, Sustainable Land Management, Food Security, and Greenhouse Gas Fluxes in Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2019
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Sustainability Statement - CSRD
General disclosure - ESRS2
Basis for preparation
General basis for preparation of the sustainability statement [BP-1]
This sustainability statement has been prepared in accordance with CSRD, transposed into French law in December 2023, and the associated European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). More than a regulatory requirement, it is a chance to reaffirm our ambition, track our progress, and drive meaningful change. With this enhanced disclosure, we aim to provide greater transparency and create lasting value for our business, society and the planet.
The scope of the Group's Sustainability reporting includes all Sodexo's subsidiaries (i.e. entities controlled, directly or indirectly, by Sodexo S.A, in accordance with IFRS), as defined in the note 3 of the Group's consolidated financial statements as of August 31, 2026. The sustainability statement is grounded in a double materiality assessment carried out in 2024, encompassing Sodexo's entire value
chain, including its own operations as well as its upstream and downstream activities. This comprehensive approach ensures that both the impacts of sustainability matters on the company and the company's impacts on people and the environment are fully considered (see section 2.2.1.3 Strategy below for a detailed overview of Sodexo's value chain). For the 2026 Fiscal year, the Group maintained the results of the double materiality analysis conducted in 2024, as no significant changes had occurred in its activities, business model, value chain, or operating environment that would alter the conclusions of that analysis.
Sodexo has not used the option to omit specific information corresponding to intellectual property, know-how or results of innovation.
Disclosures in relation to specific circumstances [BP-2]
In specific cases, the Group has relied on estimates based on the best available information at the time of preparation of this sustainability statement. The main areas where data is currently omitted, based on
estimates or subject to limitations in scope are summarized in the table below and detailed in the section 2.2.6 Reporting methodology:
ESRS §
DATA POINTS
SOURCE OF UNCERTAINTY
E1-5
Energy consumption and mix
Estimates and extrapolation
E1-6
GHG emissions
Estimates and extrapolation
E3
Fish and seafood related metrics
Estimates and extrapolation
E3-4 §28
Water consumption, water withdrawals
Estimates and extrapolation
E5-4 §31
Resource inflows
Estimates and extrapolation, limited scope (categories of product)
E5-5 §37
Weight and breakdown of waste
Estimates and extrapolation, limited scope (categories of product)
S1-13 §83 (b)
Average number of training hours per employee
Estimates for training information in USA
G1
Shell and liquid eggs
Estimates and extrapolation
DATA POINTS NOT DISCLOSED OR SUBJECT TO SIGNIFICANT SCOPE LIMITATIONS
E2-5 §34
Amount of substances of concern
Not disclosed in Fiscal 2026
E3-4 §28 (b)
Water consumption in areas at water risk
Not disclosed in Fiscal 2026
S1-16 §97 (a)
Gender pay gap
Limited scope (countries)
S1-16 §97 (b)
Annual total remuneration ratio
Limited scope (countries)
Some disclosure requirements are incorporated by reference:
ESRS §
DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS OR DATA POINTS
SECTION
ESRS 2 §20, 21 (c)
GOV-1 composition and diversity of the administrative management and supervisory bodies, their roles
7.1.1
(d) (e), 23 (a)
and responsibilities, the expertise and skills of the members
7.1.4
ESRS 2 § 29
GOV-3 integration of sustainability-related performance in incentive schemes offered to members of the administrative, management and supervisory bodies
7.3
ESRS 2 §30, AR10
GOV-4 statement on due diligence
6.4
ESRS 2 § 36
Risk management and internal controls
6.1, 6.2, 6.3
ESRS S4
Data protection
6.5
To ensure a clear understanding of the environmental, social, and governance information disclosed, reference should be made to the Reporting Methodology (see section 2.2.6), which outlines the methodological framework applied to the most material indicators. This
section specifies calculation approaches, key assumptions, estimation techniques, and reporting boundaries to guarantee the reliability and consistency of the data presented. Additional details on datapoints derived from other EU legislation are provided in section 2.2.7.
Sustainability Statement - CSRD
Paris-Aligned Benchmark Disclosure
Sodexo confirms that it is not excluded from EU Paris-Aligned Benchmarks, in accordance with the requirements of Article 16(f) of ESRS E1 and Articles 12.1(d) to (g) and 12.2 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818. Sodexo does not directly
derive revenues from activities related to coal, oil, or high-intensity power generation, and none of our operations have been identified as causing significant harm to environmental objectives under the EU Taxonomy.
Governance
Composition and role of the administrative, management and supervisory bodies [GOV-1]
The Sodexo Board of Directors defines the Group's long-term strategy, ensuring that environmental, social, and governance priorities are integrated. Drawing on diverse international expertise, the Board oversees financial and sustainability performance, with the support of specialized committees chaired by independent directors. Regular dialogue with management keeps the Board closely connected to Sodexo's operations, enabling responsible decision-
making that aligns with stakeholder expectations and promotes sustainable growth.
The detailed composition of the Board of Directors and its committees, as well as their respective competencies and experiences can be found in chapter 7, sections 7.1.4 and 7.1.5.
FISCAL 2026 FISCAL 2025
Total number of Directors of Sodexo's Board of Directors | 12 | 12 |
Number of executive Directors | 2 | 2 |
Number of non-executive Directors | 8 | 8 |
Number of Directors representing employees | 2 | 2 |
Number of women in the Board of Directors | 5 | 5 |
% of women in the Board of Directors (1) | 42% | 42% |
Number of independent non-executive Directors | 6 | 6 |
% of independent non-executive members | 50% | 50% |
(1) % of women is calculated based on the total number of directors, including the directors representing employees. This differs from the method presented in section 7.1.4, which is prepared in accordance with French law and the AFEP-MEDEF Code. In this method, directors representing employees are excluded from the calculation of men's and women's representation on the Board, as well as the percentage of independent director.
To reinforce its commitment to sustainable and responsible business conduct, Sodexo has established a dedicated Sustainability Committee within its Board of Directors, effective October 2024.
This newly formed specialized committee plays a strategic role in overseeing the integration of sustainability into Sodexo's governance model and long-term value creation.
Information provided to and sustainability matters addressed by Sodexo's administrative, management and supervisory bodies [GOV-2]
Chaired by an independent Director, the Sustainability Committee is composed of five members of Sodexo's Board of Directors, selected for their recognized expertise in sustainability, ethics and corporate governance. The Sustainability Committee supports the Board in overseeing Sodexo's CSR roadmap and ensuring compliance with an evolving regulatory landscape, including the CSRD.
Information flows and frequency
The Sustainability Committee met three times during Fiscal 2026. Meetings were convened by the Chairman of the Committee and the Chief Sustainability Officer and supported by presentations from members of the Sodexo Executive Committee, subject matter experts, and external advisors where relevant.
The Committee receives regular reporting on IROs identified through Sodexo's double materiality assessment, as well as on the implementation of due diligence processes across the value chain.
Progress against Sodexo's Better Tomorrow 2028 commitments and the deployment of the CSRD project were standing agenda items.
Topics addressed during the reporting period
In Fiscal 2026, the Sustainability Committee specifically addressed the following topics:
Multi-year strategic sustainability priorities and the Better Tomorrow 2028 roadmap;
Climate transition plan;
Implementation of the CSRD and expectations of investors and ESG rating agencies;
Sustainability criteria applicable to the Chief Executive Officer's annual and long-term variable compensation;
Diversity and inclusion, and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies;
Sodexo's sustainability positioning relative to its peers.
Further information on the Sustainability Committee's responsibilities, composition and activities during fiscal year 2026 is provided in Section 7.1.6, "The Sustainability Committee", of this Universal Registration Document.
Governance overview
This approach ensures that sustainability matters are not treated in isolation, but form an integral part of Board of Directors and Executive Committee deliberations. The governance framework is illustrated in the diagram below, showing the interaction between the
Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, and the Sustainability Committee in overseeing sustainability strategy, risks, and performance.
Governance Operational
OPERATIONS (REGIONS, COUNTRIES) TRANSVERSAL FUNCTIONS
Brings the sustainability roadmap to life by implementing operational actions down to sites, adapted to local contexts, and turning global commitments into measurable results.
Functions: Sustainability Supply
HR
Marketing Ethics & Compliance
Health & Safety Communications & Public affairs
Operations: Site employees Site managers
District managers Country
leadership
GROUP EXECUTIVE TEAM
Defines and implements the sustainability strategy,
translating the Board's guidance into operational priorities, measurable targets,
and accountability across the business.
Regions Finance
HR
Tech
Sodexo Live!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Provides strategic oversight on sustainability,
ensuring that climate and social priorities are fully integrated
into the company's longterm vision, governance, and performance monitoring.
Audit committee
Sustainability committee
Compensation committee
Nominating committee
Additional details on the composition and role of the Sodexo Sustainability Committee and Executive Committee can be found Chapter 7, section 7.1.

