Sodexo and AstraZeneca extend their global partnership for a further 5 years.
February 22 2024 - 1:47AM
Sodexo and AstraZeneca extend their global partnership for a
further 5 years.
Sodexo and AstraZeneca extend their global partnership for a
further 5 years.
Issy les Moulineaux, February 22, 2024
Sodexo reinforces its contract of Food and Facilities
Management Services with AstraZeneca in the UK, Sweden, Denmark,
Finland, and Norway for a further 5-year period.
Sodexo and AstraZeneca have built a trusting relationship over
the years, with significant advances implemented to improve the
daily lives of consumers. The collaboration between Sodexo and
AstraZeneca began in 2008 in the UK with a first Food and
Facilities Management contract. In 2012, the contract was extended
to additional sites and scope of services in the UK, as well as in
Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway. From October 1, 2023, Sodexo
is subsequently proud to announce the evolution of this partnership
under a Vested® agreement* for a further 5-year period.
Through this highly collaborative Vested® agreement, Sodexo will
continue to provide services across the global portfolio, including
Food services, as well as Workplace services, Cleaning in GMP (Good
Manufacturing Practice) and quality-controlled Lab areas, Technical
Services, Grounds Maintenance and Waste Handling.
To support AstraZeneca’s activities and teams, drive
efficiencies and spark further innovation, Sodexo is implementing
key initiatives aligned to its 2025 ambition to deliver excellent
client and consumer experience, including the implementation
of:
- global food brands, suitable for both manufacturing and office
environments, such as Kitchen Works and Modern Recipe, delivering
delicious food in stylish and welcoming spaces that foster a sense
of belonging and cultivate collaboration;
- proven solutions to reduce Astra Zeneca’s environmental impact:
- WasteWatch initiative to track, analyze and limit food waste
with the objective of reducing food waste by 50% by 2025;
- “Reusable Food Box” tracked by a personalized QR code to avoid
single-use packaging waste;
- Carbon labelling on menus to drive consumers towards
sustainable choices;
- tech & data solutions to support a consumer-centric
approach with the evolution of the existing ‘Everyday’ consumer
app, enabling consumers to pre-order meals, as well as benefitting
from a digitized grab and go food offer.
The partnership will also benefit from further digitization
concerning other critical areas such as Health & Safety,
Financial performance, Quality and Compliance through Sodexo’s
global Wando app. This app generates data and insights to ensure
consistency and transparency that enable informed solutions, acting
as the central reporting platform to drive KPIs.
Johan Stellingwerf, Sodexo Chief Operating Officer for
Global Strategic Accounts said: “We are very pleased to have
extended our long-lasting partnership with AstraZeneca. Together,
we share a mutual commitment to nurturing healthy people, healthy
planet and healthy society within our workplaces. We will continue
to enhance AstraZeneca’s best-in-class workplace by delivering
sustainable experiences every day for everyone. Together with our
teams, we will continue generating value, supporting both
companies’ strong commitments around Sustainability, Safety,
Quality & Compliance, Innovation and People.”
* The Vested® business model is based on award-winning research
conducted by the University of Tennessee College of Business
Administration. In this case, both parties commit to a high level
of transparency and collaboration, starting with crafting the
agreement together. Incentives are built to drive mutual business
success, driven by a ‘What’s in it for we’ mindset. The agreement
aims to increase innovation, reduce long term cost, increase
efficiency in FM, improve employee engagement and encourage
alignment on sustainability and productivity goals.
About Sodexo
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
- 22.6 billion euros Fiscal 2023 consolidated revenues
- 430,000 employees as at August 31, 2023
- #1 France-based private employer worldwide
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- 45 countries
- 80 million consumers served daily
- 11 billion euro in market capitalization (as at February 1,
2024)
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