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Sodexo has published its Social Impact Pledge 2030, which it says sets out clear commitments to create meaningful impact for its people, planet, places and partners in the UK over the next five years.

The publication represents the next phase in the company's social impact strategy, coming 10 years after the first one. There are four 'impact pathways':

• People: Sodexo says it will nurture inclusive and equitable workplaces, measuring progress through its position on the Social Mobility Employer Index. The business will continue to promote equitable opportunities with examples of its work including providing access to apprenticeships; driving sustainable employment for individuals with criminal convictions; and supporting veterans, reservists and military families find employment opportunities.

• Planet: Sodexo will continue to decarbonise its business, staying on track for Net Zero 2040. This will be achieved, it says, by following the science, taking steps such as re-baselining. The near-term target to reduce emissions across all three scopes by 55 per cent is 31 August 2030.

Because it can't achieve this alone, Sodexo is supporting supply partners, who account for 38 per cent of its emissions. Tackling food waste remains a high priority.

• Places: By 2030 the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation will have supported more than 12.5 million direct and indirect beneficiaries.

As the Foundation's strategy continues to evolve, it anticipates having a more transformational impact with a further two million beneficiaries expected over the next five years. Its work will remain focused on fundraising, grants giving, providing meaningful volunteering opportunities to Sodexo colleagues and fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing with its network and charity partners.

• Partners: Sodexo will increase diversity in its supply chain and spend over £1 billion with SMEs and diverse suppliers by 2030. And as pioneers of the BSA Modern Slavery Council, it will play a role in evolving and expanding that into Ireland to further reduce risk and raise awareness.

Jean Renton, chief operating officer, Sodexo UK & Ireland said: "Today we face new complex societal challenges, and it is right that our commitments evolve to reflect those. Our Social Impact Pledge 2030 illustrates our mission to foster a more sustainable, equitable and inclusive future, with every one of our 30,000 colleagues playing a role every day in delivering this positive change."

Download the Social Impact Pledge 2030 here.