INTERNSHIP/STAGE : Sustainability operation & process improvement

Sodexo is a global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences with annual revenues of €21.1 billion and more than 430,000 employees operating in 43 countries.

Sodexo is a family business founded by Pierre Bellon in 1966 and now managed by his daughter Sophie Bellon, who is Chairwoman and CEO.

We serve 80 million consumers each day with an integrated offering developed over more than 50 years of experience: from food services, reception, maintenance and cleaning to facilities and equipment management.

Sodexo has two primary activities to support its client and consumer meet the chammenges of every day life: Food and Facilities Management Services.

• Food Services: For nearly 60 years, Sodexo has applied its expertise to offer healthy, balanced, varied meals every day, inspired by the latest culinary trends. In addition to traditional on-site food services, our teams develop customized solutions adapted to each environment to meet our clients’ and consumers’ needs and expectations.
• Facilities Management: Sodexo is recognized for its expertise in Facilities Management (FM) which combines reception, hospitality and cleaning services (soft FM) and infrastructure maintenance services (hard FM) and aims to meet our clients’ needs, while ensuring user comfort, safety and well-being.

Through these services, Sodexo has a dual goal: to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. For Sodexo, growth and social commitment go hand in hand.

Sodexo promotes the fulfilment of our employees and contributes to the economic, social and environmental development of the communities with which we work.

Our recruitment teams are trained in recruitment without discrimination, including people with disabilities. Our managers are also made aware of these issues and are our first ambassadors on these subjects.

You will work at the head office of the Sodexo group, located in Issy-Les-Moulineaux, accessible from Paris by RER C, Tram T2 from La Défense and Porte de Versailles or metro line 12.

CONTEXT

As an operation & process improvement apprentice in the Sodexo Group Sustainability Team, you will have a crucial role in advancing social and environmental impact across our 30,000+ sites worldwide. This role is ideal for someone passionate about sustainability and eager to learn and contribute to operational improvements.

Start of internship as soon as possible

MISSIONS

• Support operationalizing sustainability at sites: Assist in the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction, water management, and other sustainability areas, ensuring that sustainability is embedded in the day-to-day operations.
• Develop a sustainability culture: Promote and foster a culture of corporate responsibility within the organization and support the creation and delivery of training materials to educate employees on sustainable practices and their operational impact.
• Coordinate CSR systems transformation: Coordinate the systems and tools integration projects at the site level to facilitate the transformation towards positive social and environmental impact.
• Project Coordination: Adapt and scale successful country-level sustainability projects for international accessibility, by ensuring alignment with the global sustainability roadmap.
• Digital & Innovation: Contribute to developing custom digital and data solutions to address evolving business needs and achieve operational excellence in the CSR space.

WHY SODEXO ?

• You will be integrated into the life of the team
• You will attend all coordination meetings and you will thus have an overview of the activity of a Group CSR team
• You participate in rich and empowering missions, in an international environment
• Sodexo offers you training adapted to your needs, in particular to develop your skills
• Restaurant pass, partial reimbursement of transport tickets

PROFILE

• Currently 1st or 2nd year of a master’s degree in a relevant field such as environmental science, Sustainability, operational management, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets.
• Familiarity with CSR principles, sustainability frameworks, and reporting guidelines (e.g., ISO, SDGs, EcoVadis, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively engage with stakeholders across different departments.
• Fluency in English is required for this position (French is a plus).