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Walmart Inc., commonly known as Walmart, is a leading player in the retail trade services industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1962 by Sam Walton, Walmart has grown to become one of the largest retailers globally, with a significant presence across North America and beyond. The company operates in various sectors, including grocery, apparel, electronics, and household goods, offering a unique combination of low prices and a wide selection.
Walmart's commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation has led to notable achievements, such as its pioneering use of technology in supply chain management. With a market position that consistently ranks among the top retailers, Walmart continues to adapt to changing consumer needs while maintaining its core values of affordability and accessibility.
55
DitchCarbon score
+19 vs industry average
Walmart’s score of 55 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.181
20182025
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Walmart's reported carbon emissions
Walmart, a US-based retail trade services company, has reported its Scope 2 emissions for 2025 as approximately 9.67 billion kg CO2e. For 2024, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 9.03 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of approximately 9.28 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 636.57 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, Walmart's Scope 1 emissions were around 8.93 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) approximately 9.59 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions approximately 625.3 billion kg CO2e.
Walmart has set ambitious climate commitments, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved goals to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 35% by 2025 and 65% by 2030, using a 2015 base year. Additionally, Walmart aims to reduce CO2e emissions from upstream and downstream Scope 3 sources by one billion tonnes by 2030 from a 2015 base year. The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its global operations by 2040.
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Walmart’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2031
100% reduction in Scope 2
Walmart will also work to reduce CO2e emissions from upstream and downstream scope 3 sources by one billion tonnes by FY2031 from a FY2016 b…
Behind target100%
2031
27.84% reduction in Scope 1
Walmart Inc. targets a reduction of absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 27.84% by FY2031 from a FY2025 base year.
Insufficient data27.84%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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