Sodexo Tops Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 10th consecutive year

Issy-les-Moulineaux, September 15, 2014 - Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, was named Global Sustainability Industry Leader in its sector for the 10^th year in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, the longest-running global sustainability benchmark worldwide and the key reference point in sustainability investing for investors and companies alike.

The annual DJSI review is based on a thorough analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, climate strategy, environmental policy/management systems, supply chain standards and labor practices. The company earned a perfect (100) score for the positive local impact of its business operations around the world. Sodexo also earned the highest score in its industry in the social pillar.  

Sodexo has been a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World and DJSI Europe (formerly STOXX) since 2005. S&P Dow Jones Indices works in partnership with RobecoSAM, the investment specialist focused exclusively on Sustainability Investing that tracks the performance of the leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide. 

"Sodexo has consistently ranked as the leader in its industry, demonstrating that the company is not resting on its accomplishments but instead dedicated to continuous improvement based on the company's founding principles to improve quality of life and contribute to the economic, social and environmental development of the communities, regions and countries in which it operates," said Manjit Jus, Sustainability Operations Manager, RobecoSAM. "As one of only a handful of companies to top their industry for 10 years or more, Sodexo has consistently evolved ahead of the standards, creating value for its clients, consumers, suppliers, local communities and other stakeholders as part of its business model."

"This recognition is a great honor for Sodexo," said Damien Verdier, Sodexo Group Chief Marketing and Strategic Planning Officer "Corporate Responsability has been a principle underpinning the Group's development since we were founded in 1966. Over the past 10 years revenues rose more than 50%, we grew by more than 110,000 people and strengthened our international presence, while remaining the industry leader with respect to our economic, social and environmental achievements."