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Employee benefits in Luxembourg: lunch vouchers & CSR, a winning combination

August 18, 2025

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is no longer a bonus: today, it determines the attractiveness and loyalty of talent. In Luxembourg, 44% of organizations have already formalized a CSR approach (INDR, 2024) and 71% plan to do so by the end of 2025 (INDR, 2024). In this context, the Luxembourg lunch voucher is emerging as a concrete lever for aligning employee benefits in Luxembourg with ESG impact: it boosts purchasing power, supports local businesses, and reduces the carbon footprint through dematerialization. Analysis.

CSR & employee benefits: a new strategic challenge

Why CSR is redefining HR policy

64% of candidates say they prefer an employer who is committed to sustainability (PagePersonnel study, 2022)
The ESR label and Great Place to Work certification have a direct impact on employer branding.
The CSRD now requires detailed social reporting: employee benefits become KPIs.

Stakeholder expectations

Stakeholders	Key expectation	Response via Pluxee lunch vouchers
Employees	Purchasing power + meaning + flexibility	Up to €15/day net (exemption ≤ €12.20) thanks to the 2024 reform, a 100% digital solution compatible with Apple/Google Pay, and access to more than 2,000 partner stores throughout Luxembourg.
HR/HR Director	Easy deployment + HR management	Implementation supported by a local team of 28 experts and backed by an employer portal; the system has already been adopted by 95,000 beneficiaries in the Grand Duchy.
Management/Executive	Measurable ROI + proven ESG impact	Total digitization = no more paper + 100% virtual card available; contribution to the Net-Zero 2035 trajectory validated by SBTIi, and first meal voucher provider to be ESR-certified by INDR.

Why Pluxee lunch vouchers are a valuable CSR solution

Face value increased to €15 (tax exemption up to €12.20) since January 1, 2025.
Apple Pay/Google Pay integration: a seamless experience.
Aggregated transaction data → CSRD-compliant CSR KPIs

Environment: digitizing to reduce carbon footprint

Less paper, less CO₂

The transition to a fully digital system avoids the printing of approximately 5 million tickets per year* and eliminates distribution logistics. (*Estimate based on 95,000 Pluxee beneficiaries).

Net-Zero 2035 Target

Pluxee has set itself the goal of achieving net zero by 2035 and has already reduced emissions linked to paper vouchers from 203 t CO₂ (FY 2023) to 24 t CO₂ (FY 2024), approximately seven times fewer emissions year-on-year, or -≈ 88%. All of the cards produced generate only about 3.5 t CO₂ of emissions per year, so each switch to digital brings the company a little closer to its goal.

Social: supporting purchasing power, health, and inclusion

Immediate purchasing power

+€270 net/month (€15 based on 18 checks) for the employee.
Stable employer cost: exemption up to €12.20.

Supporting the local economy

€8 billion in revenue redirected to SME merchants by 2026 for the Pluxee group.

36% of Pluxee Luxembourg FY24 refunds directly benefited Luxembourg SME retailers; in addition, we help them gain visibility through the dedicated “Boost your visibility” program.

Implementing a CSR-aligned employee benefits policy in Luxembourg

Align your ESG objectives by relying on the CSR recommendations framework proposed by Pluxee (discover Pluxee's CSR strategy).
Implement the 100% digital Pluxee Lunch card within your teams.
Measure KPIs quarterly and publish an excerpt in a sustainability report (INDR, 2024).

Conclusion

Including meal vouchers in Luxembourg in your arsenal of employee benefits is much more than just a tax break: it is a tangible accelerator for your CSR roadmap. Between carbon reduction, local economic support, and increased purchasing power, the company creates a virtuous circle for all its stakeholders. Contact our Pluxee experts for a quotation and easy deployment.