Innovation and sustainability must go hand in hand.
Recently, Ms. Thuy Ngo, Managing Director of Sodexo Thailand and Vietnam, joined as keynote speaker at the 4th Bangkok University x Berkeley SkyDeck Fund Hackathon 2026, engaging with students and young innovators on sustainability and operational innovation in the B2B world.
One of the most encouraging takeaways was the strong engagement from Gen Z student participants in the audience.
📊 Audience Survey Highlights
🛍️ 80%+ consider sustainability important in purchasing decisions
🍽️ 72% identified reducing food waste and single-use plastics as practical climate actions
These discussions reinforce our conviction that sustainability is no longer a niche topic — it is becoming an expectation from future consumers, employees, and business partners.
During the session, Sodexo also shared how innovation can create value across food services and integrated facilities management operations:
⚙️ Operational efficiency
♻️ Waste reduction
📱 Digital solutions
😊 User experience enhancement
Beyond technology itself, the discussion also explored how startups and young entrepreneurs can collaborate with large organizations to turn ideas into scalable operational impact.
We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Bangkok University and supporting the next generation of innovators.
