Sodexo has been named the top company for diversity and inclusion by DiversityInc magazine in their prestigious 2010 list of the Top 50 Companies for Diversity.

"It is an honor to be selected for this prestigious award from a field of extraordinary companies," said George Chavel, president and CEO. "Thank you for championing diversity and inclusion and continually working to embed it into our culture and business practices. The commitment and passion of our people are the reasons we are number one."

In addition to taking first place overall, Sodexo placed on several of DiversityInc’s Top Ten Lists:

• No. 1 for Executive Women
• No. 1 for Recruitment and Retention
• No. 2 for Latinos
• No. 3 for Blacks
• No. 5 for Global Diversity
• No. 10 for People with Disabilities

Sodexo’s diversity and inclusion journey began eight years ago with a strong and compelling business case that still drives our efforts today—that diversity and inclusion offers a competitive advantage and a business opportunity. With a solid commitment from top leadership and grassroots efforts from the field, diversity and inclusion have been woven into the fabric of the organization.

For more information about Sodexo’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy, principles and programs, visit Diversity and Inclusion. For information about the list of Top 50 Companies for Diversity, visit www.diversityinc.com.