DiversityInc Names Sodexo Among Top Companies for LGBT Employees and #1 for Recruiting Women of Color

GAITHERSBURG, Md., May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company committed to improving Quality of Life, announced it has been recognized by DiversityInc for the 11th consecutive year. Sodexo was named among the Top Companies for LGBT Employees and ranked #1 and #2, respectively, on its Top 9 Companies for Talent Acquisition for Women of Color and Top 15 Companies for Executive Women lists.

As a member of DiversityInc's Hall of Fame, an honor bestowed only to six U.S. companies for exceptional human capital management accomplishments and superior corporate values and culture, Sodexo was named to four additional specialty lists:

• #6 on the Top 13 Companies for Talent Acquisition
• #9 on the Top 12 Companies for Sponsorship
• #9 on the Top 14 Companies for Mentoring
• #8 on the Top 14 Companies for Employee Resource Groups

"We are honored to be recognized for our unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion," said Rohini Anand, PhD, SVP, Corporate Responsibility & Global Chief Diversity Officer, Sodexo. "We are always striving to advance our strategy and continue fostering an environment that positions, equips and prepares our global workforce for success."

Sodexo is consistently recognized for the organization's commitment to diversity and inclusion. In January, Sodexo was recognized on Bloomberg's 2019 Gender Equality Index and FORTUNE'S 2019 list of the World's Most Admired Companies. For more information, visit the diversity and inclusion section of our website..

The DiversityInc Top 50 list, issued yearly since 2001, recognizes the nation's top companies for diversity and inclusion management. These companies excel in such areas as hiring, retaining and promoting women, minorities, people with disabilities, LGBT and veterans.

To view the entire Top 50 list and specialty lists, visit http://www.diversityinc.com/top50 or follow the conversation at #DITop50.

About DiversityInc
The mission of DiversityInc is to bring education and clarity to the business benefits of diversity. The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list began in 2001, when many corporations were beginning to understand the business value of diversity-management initiatives. The 2019 Top 50 Companies for Diversity results will be featured on ‪DiversityInc.com. DiversityInc is a VA certified veteran-owned business and a USBLN certified business owned by a person with a disability. For more information, visit www.diversityinc.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn @DiversityInc.

About Sodexo North America
Sodexo North America is part of a global, Fortune 500 company with a presence in 72 countries. Sodexo is a leading provider of integrated food, facilities management and other services that enhance organizational performance, contribute to local communities and improve quality of life for millions of customers in corporate, education, healthcare, senior living, sports and leisure, government and other environments daily. The company employs 160,000 people at 13,000 sites in all 50 U.S. states and Canada, and indirectly supports tens of thousands of additional jobs through its annual purchases of $19 billion in goods and services from small to large businesses. Sodexo is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion and safety, while upholding the highest standards of corporate responsibility and ethical business conduct. In support of local communities across the U.S., in 2018, Sodexo contributed over 159,500 in volunteer hours, and since 1996, the Stop Hunger Foundation has contributed nearly $34.5 million to help feed children in America impacted by hunger. To learn more about Sodexo, visit SodexoUSA.com, SodexoInsights.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.

Media Contact: Dasha Ross-Smith, Sodexo Inc., [email protected]

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