Wal-Mart de México, S.A.B. de C.V., commonly referred to as Walmex, is a leading retail giant headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. Established in 1991, Walmex has grown to become a dominant player in the Mexican retail industry, operating over 2,700 stores across various formats, including supermarkets, warehouse clubs, and discount stores. The company offers a diverse range of products and services, from groceries to electronics, emphasising affordability and convenience. Walmex is renowned for its commitment to customer satisfaction and innovative supply chain solutions, which enhance its market position. With a strong focus on sustainability and community engagement, Wal-Mart de México continues to achieve significant milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted retailer in the region.
How does Wal-Mart de México, S.A.B. de C.V.'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.
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Wal-Mart de México, S.A.B. de C.V.'s score of 60 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Wal-Mart de México, S.A.B. de C.V. reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 861,457,530 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 661,821,420 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 678,331,560 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 1 emissions primarily consist of fugitive emissions, accounting for about 708,118,030 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 18% by 2025 compared to 2015 levels, specifically for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, they aim for zero emissions by 2040, focusing on managing and phasing out high-impact refrigerants. The emissions data for 2023 indicates that Scope 1 emissions were approximately 721,400,000 kg CO2e, with no reported Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions for that year. This data is cascaded from Walmart Inc., the parent company, which also sets overarching sustainability goals that influence Wal-Mart de México's commitments. Overall, Wal-Mart de México is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint through specific reduction initiatives and long-term climate commitments, aligning with global sustainability trends and corporate responsibility standards.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 753,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 504,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 300,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
Wal-Mart de México, S.A.B. de C.V.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 110% last year and increased by approximately 147% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 30% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 70% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Wal-Mart de México, S.A.B. de C.V. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.