Sodexo Profile

Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences at every moment in life: learn, work, heal and play. The Group stands out for its independence, its founding family shareholding and its responsible business model. Thanks to its two activities of Food and Facilities Management Services, Sodexo meets all the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: 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. For Sodexo, growth and social commitment go hand in hand. Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. 
Sodexo is included in the CAC Next 20, CAC 40 ESG, CAC SBT 1.5, FTSE 4 Good and DJSI indices.

Key Figures

• 23.8 billion euros Fiscal 2024 consolidated revenues
• 423,000 employees as at August 31, 2024
• #1 France-based private employer worldwide   
• 45 countries
• 80 million consumers served daily
• 8.5 billion euros in market capitalization (as at April 3, 2025)
   

Sodexo entered the Chinese market in 1995. So far, Sodexo China has a dedicated team of 17,000 employees across over 950 sites, serving over 1.2 million consumers on a daily basis. Over the years, Sodexo China has adhered to Group’s mission based on China’s reality and developed a skilled and diverse team that provides a myriad of services across the spectrum of Corporate, Healthcare, Education and Sport & Leisure. As a company that incorporates service design, consulting, and management, Sodexo China aims to be a strategic partner for its clients, providing top-notch on-site services to drive performance and facilitate growth. Guided by the purpose of creating a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all, Sodexo China is committed to helping its partners retain talent, enhance employee engagement, and improve overall business performance. Sodexo China provides comprehensive services for clients and consumers, including food, engineering, lifestyle, soft and scientific services.