What Is Sustainability and Why Is It Important?
Being green at the world’s largest retailer
$485.9 billion in revenues
2.3 million employees
11,700+ stores
Sustainability goal:
Enhance the sustainability of operations and value chains.
Sustainability achievements:
26 percent of locations globally use renewable energy. 77 percent of global waste diverted from landfills. $200 billion worth of goods sold evaluated for sustainability performance.
Yes, we’re talking about Walmart. And considering its size, Walmart is probably the last company you’d think of for being highlighted in a section describing sustainability. However, Walmart has committed ...
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