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Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Schools business has been recognised as one of the country’s leading providers of healthy, sustainable school meals, in ProVeg UK’s first-ever School Contract Caterer Ranking.
Sodexo secured second place, while its subsidiary Alliance in Partnership ranked fourth.
Non-profit organisation ProVeg UK assessed England’s top 25 school caterers, ranking them based on how environmentally friendly their menus are. With schools increasingly prioritising health and sustainability, this ranking helps them identify caterers that align with their climate-friendly goals.
This year’s top-ranked caterers demonstrate that sustainability and efficiency can go hand in hand, even on a large scale. Sodexo and Alliance in Partnership cater for around 450 schools across England, Scotland, and Wales, offering planet-friendly dishes to encourage sustainable eating habits.
Sodexo ensures vegetarian and vegan dishes take centre stage, placing them at the top of the menu daily and labelling them as planet friendly. Their menus also highlight the climate and health benefits of plant-based food, helping students understand the impact of their food choices.
ProVeg UK developed the ranking after identifying a lack of accessible information for schools and local governments seeking sustainable catering providers. The scoring system evaluates the promotion of plant-based foods, the quality and variety of plant-based dishes, and transparency in communication about sustainability.
Rebecca Bridgement, Managing Director, State Schools at Sodexo UK & Ireland, said: “At Sodexo, we are committed to delivering nutritious, high-quality meals while reducing our environmental impact. This recognition from ProVeg UK reflects our dedication to making sustainable, plant-forward choices a core part of our school menus. By providing delicious, clearly labelled, and accessible plant-based options, we’re helping students make informed choices that benefit both their health and the planet. I’m incredibly proud of our teams for their innovation and hard work.”
On 27 February FMJ will be hosting a webinar in partnership with workplace management solutions provider, Matrix Booking, to discuss the challenges posed by managing hybrid work models, meeting sustainability targets, and dealing with economic pressures, which have long required a fine balancing act for Facilities Managers. This is set to become more complicated this year with the Government announcing plans to allow staff to work more flexibly.
The webinar will bring together the digital experts from Matrix Booking alongside a panel of workplace thought leaders to discuss how FMs can create the perfect balance.
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