WALMART
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.
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
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.
Industry Benchmark
WALMART's score of 3 is higher than 50% 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
Walmart, headquartered in the US, has made significant commitments towards reducing its carbon emissions, although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available. The company has not disclosed any absolute emissions figures in kg CO2e, nor has it outlined specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Despite the absence of detailed emissions data, Walmart has been actively engaged in various sustainability efforts aimed at addressing climate change. The company is focused on enhancing energy efficiency across its operations and increasing the use of renewable energy sources. Walmart's climate commitments reflect a broader industry trend towards sustainability, with many companies setting ambitious targets to reduce their carbon footprints. As Walmart continues to develop its climate strategy, stakeholders are encouraged to monitor its progress in emissions reduction and sustainability initiatives.
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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.
