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updated 8 months ago

WALMART Sustainability Profile

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Walmart Inc., commonly known as Walmart, is a leading multinational retail corporation headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, USA. Founded in 1962 by Sam Walton, Walmart has grown to become a dominant player in the retail industry, operating thousands of stores across the United States and internationally. The company primarily focuses on discount department stores, grocery stores, and warehouse clubs, offering a wide range of products from groceries to electronics. Walmart's unique value proposition lies in its commitment to everyday low prices and a vast selection of goods, making it a go-to destination for millions of shoppers. With significant achievements such as being the largest retailer in the world by revenue, Walmart continues to innovate in e-commerce and sustainability, solidifying its market position as a leader in the retail sector.

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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.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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 23 is lower than 72% 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

Walmart, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. Consequently, there are no reported Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions figures to analyse. In terms of climate commitments, Walmart has not outlined any specific reduction targets or initiatives in the provided data. This lack of information suggests that the company may not have publicly disclosed its climate strategies or commitments at this time. As a major player in the retail industry, Walmart's approach to carbon emissions and climate action is critical, and stakeholders will be looking for future disclosures that detail their environmental impact and sustainability goals.

How Carbon Intensive is WALMART's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. WALMART's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is WALMART's Location?

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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. This request for WALMART is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

WALMART's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

WALMART 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.

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

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