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
How does Walmart's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Walmart's score of 33 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were about 890,400,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions rose from 514,800,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions also increased from 882,018,500 kg CO2e in 2022. 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 reducing its overall carbon footprint through various sustainability efforts. The emissions data indicates a commitment to transparency in reporting, as Walmart discloses emissions across all three scopes, reflecting its awareness of the broader impact of its operations on climate change.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 890,400,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 443,400,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 187,600,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.
