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Walmart

Walmart de México y Centroamérica, commonly known as Walmart, is a leading retail giant headquartered in Mexico (MX). Founded in 1991, the company has established a significant presence across Central America, operating in countries such as Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. As a key player in the retail industry, Walmart focuses on a diverse range of business areas, including grocery, apparel, electronics, and household goods. Its unique value proposition lies in its commitment to low prices and a wide selection of products, catering to the needs of millions of customers. With a strong market position, Walmart de México y Centroamérica has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its store formats and the introduction of innovative services. The company continues to set benchmarks in retail excellence, making it a formidable force in the region.

DitchCarbon Score

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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Walmart's score of 55 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Walmart's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Walmart reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,257,410,000 kg CO2e, comprising 947,450,400 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 573,864,600 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 736,095,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a notable increase in emissions compared to previous years, particularly in Scope 3, which includes emissions from the supply chain and product use. In 2022, Walmart's total emissions were about 1,820,434,990 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 890,400,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 514,800,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 882,018,500 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which are critical for understanding the overall environmental impact of the company's operations. Walmart has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint across its global operations. The emissions data reflects Walmart's ongoing challenges in managing its environmental impact, particularly in the context of increasing demand and operational complexities.

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Scope 1
890,400,000
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Scope 2
443,400,000
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Scope 3
187,600,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Walmart's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Walmart is headquartered in MX, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Walmart is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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