Bangkok--7 Jun--Sodexo Thailand
DID YOU KNOW?
Fish and seafood consumption has doubled over the last 40 years.
75% of fish stocks are exploited depleted or overexploited.
Some species are in danger of extinction.
90% of the entire oceans' large fish have been fished out.
7.3 million tonnes of fish are thrown back into the sea dead each year as a result of by catch.
And at the same time
Seafood is the main source of protein for one-sixth of the human population.
Two billion people will join the world's population within 40 years.
Nutritionists recommend that consumers should eat at least two portions of fish a week.
Demand for seafood is rising, following the world's demographic trend.
One billion people, largely in developing countries, depend on fish as their primary source of protein.
What is Sodexo's commitment?
As part of our Better Tomorrow Plan, Sodexo will source sustainable fish and seafood in all the countries where we operate by 2015.
With two intermediate steps:
1. Sodexo Thailand is working with our suppliers to stop sourcing any seafood species which are identified as being risk
2. By 2012, the majority of fish covered by international contracts is sustainably sourced.
About Sodexo
Sodexo Thailand Ltd is the leading on-site services solutions company in Thailand with over 2,000 full- time employees. Today Sodexo Thailand provides Technical facilities management, Food Services, Energy Management, Clinical Technology Management, Laundry, Grounds and Landscaping, and Project Management Services to an ever expanding number of clients both on and offshore in Industry, Healthcare, Education and Oil & Gas.
Sodexo Thailand is a member of Sodexo Group, a French based company: the 21st largest employer worldwide; recognized as a world leader in on-site services solutions, with over 380,000 employees operating at 34,000 sites in 80 countries with revenue in excess of Euro 15.3 billion.
Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Daily Life Solutions Quality of Life plays an important role in the progress of individuals and the performance of organizations. Based on this conviction, Sodexo is the strategic partner for companies and institutions that place a premium on performance and well-being, as it has since Pierre Bellon founded the company in 1966. Sharing the same passion for service, Sodexo’s 380,000 employees, in 80 countries design, manage and deliver an unrivaled range of On-site Service Solutions and Motivation Solutions. Sodexo has created a new form of service business that contributes to the economic, social and environmental development of the communities, regions and countries in which it operates and to the fulfillment of its employees.
Contact
Ratchanan Deesean
Assistant Marketing Manager
Tel. 0 2714 1661
E-mail.
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