SODEXO LEADS DOW JONES SUSTAINABILITY INDEX FOR 12th YEAR

Issy-les-Moulineaux, September 8, 2016 - Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, is once again the top-rated company in its sector on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), giving the Group 12 consecutive years of recognition in Corporate Responsibility. Sodexo is also named number one of consumer services companies for the third year in a row reinforcing our leadership and our worldwide commitments to sustainability. 

The DJSI is one of the major global sustainability benchmarks and the leading source of information on sustainability investing. The annual DJSI review is based on a thorough analysis of the corporate economic, environmental and social performance of over 2,500 listed companies, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk and crisis management, climate strategy, environmental policy/management systems, supply chain standards, labor practices and philanthropic activities.

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.

About Sodexo
Founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and organizational performance. Operating in 80 countries, Sodexo serves 75 million consumers each day through its unique combination of On-site Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services. Through its more than 100 services, Sodexo provides clients an integrated offering developed over nearly 50 years of experience: from food services, reception, safety, maintenance and cleaning, to facilities and equipment management; from Meal Pass, Gift Pass and Mobility Pass benefits for employees to in-home assistance and concierge services. Sodexo's success and performance are founded on its independence, its sustainable business and financial model and its ability to continuously develop and to engage the commitment of its 420,000 employees throughout the world. Sodexo is a member of the CAC 40 and DJSI Indices.

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