Key ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Reducing food waste

More plant-based dishes

Change eating habits

‘It is up to us to make clients aware of food with lower greenhouse gas emissions. But it is up to them to actually change their eating habits. We can adapt our recipes, make clients aware of the impact of dishes by putting this on labels and let them experience that these dishes are healthy and tasty as well as good for the environment. The eating habits of our guests mainly determine the impact, and it is important to influence these.’

Lola Menigaux, Global Climate Impacts Manager

‘Together with the Global Corporate Responsibility Team, I help Sodexo locations worldwide map out and reduce their climate impact. With the aim of ensuring that Sodexo contributes positively to the environment and works towards the Net Zero ambitions the world desperately needs. At Sodexo, we work in line with scientific knowledge and best practices, which we use to do better and better throughout the chain, from start to finish, together with our stakeholders.’

Renewable energy and energy conservation

‘At our own sites and those of our clients, we must continue to work to reduce energy consumption through energy savings and efficiency. This is how we are moving towards a Net Zero future.’

For example, Shell The Hague: replacement of 200 m2 of glass with glass with solar panels, more energy-efficient exhaust fans, 35 charging stations for cars and 5 for scooters and installation of LED lighting. Want to read more about our energy conservation solutions?

‘Food that is not prepared does not need to be thrown away either. Through different ways of working in our kitchens and behavioural change among clients, we can reduce the emissions of over 1,500 tonnes of CO2.’

‘Eating less meat and more plant-based food has a huge impact on our carbon footprint. The impact of a kilo of beef on CO2 emissions is 100 times greater than that of, say, a kilo of beans. More plantbased recipes could reduce CO2 emissions by an amount equivalent to 2,000 return flights between Amsterdam and New York.’

Create awareness

‘It's about getting employees to see the bigger picture of climate change. Putting up posters, sharing figures or nudging helps to temporarily change behaviour. Real motivation requires people to understand why they need to change. At Sodexo, we train employees to make them aware of this broad story and in what ways they can make an impact within their own working environment.’

Cricket burger as a meat alternative

Cricket meat is an excellent and tasty alternative to standard proteins. It is nutritious, full of vitamin B12 and has a low environmental impact. Employees of our clients Shell and PGGM were able to sample it during tastings in collaboration with De Krekerij. This is how we are making the protein transition possible. Pulled Hopper Meat will be available in Sodexo’s menu planner from early 2023.