Sodexo Unveils Plan to Increase Quantity, Availability of Sustainable Fresh Seafood Options Nationwide

(3BL Media / theCSRfeed) GAITHERSBURG, Md. - March 21, 2011 - Sodexo, Inc., the world leader in Quality of Daily Life Solutions, in partnership with CleanFish, a sustainable seafood procurement expert, announced today one of the largest initiatives of its kind designed to significantly increase the quantity and availability of sustainable fresh fish options in the United States. CleanFish was selected as the lead partner in this initiative because of its expertise in building sustainable fresh seafood solutions - both wild and farmed-raised - as well as its relationships with both small and large-scale artisan producers. 

"We're thrilled to be the lead partner in this initiative," said Tim Matz, president of CleanFish.  "As one of the largest global food service organizations, Sodexo is uniquely positioned to have a significant impact on reducing the amount of unsustainable seafood in the industry while positively influencing customer's choices in the marketplace. By leading the way in creating a better environment, Sodexo is working toward creating a global shift to sustainable fishing and consumption."   The plan, for which details are still being finalized, will leverage CleanFish’s expertise in a collaborative effort with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certifying bodies to significantly increase the availability of sustainable, fresh seafood to Sodexo's more than 6,000 client accounts and customers nationwide.   The need for an initiative of this magnitude has never been greater. With 115 million tons of seafood consumed globally, according to Food and Agriculture Organization report “The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2010", consumption of seafood is at an all-time high putting increased strain on our ocean’s ecosystems. In fact, seven of the top ten marine fisheries are now fully exploited or overexploited due to fishing and seafood farming practices that harm marine habitats and seafood supplies. Sodexo's Sustainable Seafood Initiative is part of its Better Tomorrow Plan, the company's global roadmap for sustainability, and represents action toward one of 14 Better Tomorrow commitments to the environment, health and local communities. Sodexo's partnership with CleanFish will help it reach its stated goals of 100 percent contracted sustainable seafood by 2015.    For more information on Sodexo and a Better Tomorrow Plan, please visit www.sodexo.com and click on the link for Corporate Citizenship. ### About Sodexo   Sodexo in North America Sodexo, Inc. (www.sodexoUSA.com), leading Quality of Daily Life Solutions company in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, delivers On Site Service Solutions in Corporate, Education, Health Care, Government, and Remote Site segments, as well as Motivation Solutions such as Esteem Pass. Sodexo, Inc., headquartered in Gaithersburg, Md., funds all administrative costs for the Sodexo Foundation (www.SodexoFoundation.org), an independent charitable organization that, since its founding in 1999, has made more than $15 million in grants to fight hunger in America. Visit the corporate blog at www.sodexoUSA.com/blog.   Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Daily Life Solutions Quality of Life plays an important role in the progress of individuals and the performance of organizations. Based on this conviction, Sodexo acts as the strategic partner for companies and institutions that place a premium on performance and employee well-being, as it has since Pierre Bellon founded the company in 1966. Sharing the same passion for service, Sodexo’s 380,000 employees in 80 countries design, manage and deliver an unrivaled array of On Site Service Solutions and Motivation Solutions. Sodexo has created a new form of service business that contributes to the fulfillment of its employees and the economic, social and environmental development of the communities, regions and countries in which it operates.     Key Figures (as of August 31, 2010)   Sodexo in the World
    
15.3 billion euro consolidated revenue
380,000 employees
34,000 sites
50 million consumers served daily
80 countries
21st largestemployer worldwide

Sodexo in North America

8.0 billion dollars revenue
120,000 employees
10 million consumers served daily
6,000 clients
700 facilities management sites

  Contact Samuel Wells                       Sodexo, Inc.                                          301 987 4893                                       samuel.wells@sodexo.com

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