Leveraging your GPO to celebrate Pride

Entegra is part of the global quality-of-life service titan Sodexo. United, both companies take a committed, community-centric approach to celebrating inclusivity and diversity in all forms.

Sodexo recently achieved 100% on Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the 16th consecutive year; CEI is the national benchmarking tool that evaluates corporate policies, practices and benefits relevant to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) employees.

Home away from home: Lodging Operators

Every day, lodging operators — from the luxury hotels in the Accor portfolio to micro motels and resorts — supply their guests with a home away from home. Taking on this responsibility includes creating a warm, safe welcome for everyone who walks through their doors.

Lodging operators who want to ramp up their responsibility to welcome every guest equally count on Entegra. Thought starters include…

• Festivity and fun: For Pride and any other cultural happening, Entegra’s culinary consulting team is ready and waiting to help, from recipe development for specialty drinks and snacks to custom grab n’ go picnic baskets.
  
  Entegra supplier Aspire Bakeries provides the perfect choice for themed desserts like Otis Spunkmeyer cookies and muffins. With its tagline, “rising together,” it’s no surprise Aspire Bakeries values a culture of belonging.
• Gender sensitivity, safety and security: Entegra has myriad resources through Sodexo Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) and partnerships with nonprofits like Out & Equal to help ensure comfort and safety are always guaranteed, from check-in to check-out.
• Wow-worthy marketing campaigns: Entegra supplier and “proudly diverse-owned” marketing agency Imprint is certified by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and winner of over 200 content marketing awards over the past decade.
• Custom contracting: If Entegra doesn't have what you need, our Supply Management Team works on your behalf to reach a competitive agreement for a specific product or service as an extension of your procurement department.
• Entegra diverse suppliers: A commitment to sourcing from suppliers that are at least 51% owned and operated by an individual or group traditionally underrepresented or underserved is reflected in our supplier diversity program.

“As Executive Sponsor of Sodexo’s PRIDE Employee Business Resource Group, I want to do whatever I can to ensure that everyone here feels equal, free, and safe to bring their whole selves to work and to life.” - Damien Calderini, CEO, Entegra

Call 833-977-1765 or contact us to learn more about how Entegra can help you save money while supporting your corporate initiatives and goals.

^{Pride banner photo credit: AJ Francavilla}