12/04/2011

LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) has today announced that French food services multinational Sodexo, has joined the charity as a corporate member, the first of its kind from the food and facilities management sector.

LEAF’s Commercial Manager, Jeremy Boxall, commented on the partnership, saying, “We look forward to working together with Sodexo to help the business achieve its sustainability goals. The LEAF team will be engaging with Sodexo’s suppliers to help them become LEAF Marque certified as well as supporting Sodexo’s communication activities with its clients and customers.

“The LEAF Marque is a very tangible way Sodexo can demonstrate to their clients and customers that they really do care about the food they serve and the environment. LEAF Marque certification will also help their suppliers to demonstrate their environmental credentials. We look forward to a long and productive partnership with Sodexo.”

Michelle Hanson, Commercial Director of Sodexo UK and Ireland, said, "Sodexo is excited about becoming a corporate partner of LEAF, which has done a tremendous amount over the past two decades to advocate, demonstrate and audit sustainable agricultural practices. I believe that Sodexo and LEAF share the same values in terms of being committed to sustainability and a spirit of continual progress. Becoming a corporate member of LEAF represents the next step in our continued progress towards a more sustainable supply chain."

Set up in 1991, LEAF promotes environmentally responsible farming and supports farmers to produce good food, with care and to high environmental standards, identified on pack by the LEAF Marque logo. It has corporate members across the food chain from retailers to food manufacturers.