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 low prices and convenience, 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. The company's extensive supply chain and customer-centric approach further enhance its reputation as a leader in the retail sector.
+21 vs industry average
Walmart’s score of 56 is higher than 75% 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
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Walmart's reported carbon emissions
As of 2025, Walmart's total carbon emissions amount to approximately 636,570,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 sources. In 2024, Walmart reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 9,030,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 9,280,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, compared to 2015 levels, and a 65% reduction by 2030. These targets have been approved as science-based by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Walmart has achieved a 23.2% reduction in its combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions through 2021. The company is also committed to achieving zero emissions across its global operations by 2040. Additionally, Walmart aims to reduce CO2e emissions from upstream and downstream Scope 3 sources by one billion tonnes by 2030, relative to 2015 levels. Walmart's climate commitments reflect its dedication to sustainability and align with industry standards for reducing carbon footprints. The data presented is sourced directly from Walmart Inc. and does not involve any cascaded emissions data from parent or related organizations.
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Walmart’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2030
65% reduction in Scope 2
Our goal is to achieve zero emissions across Walmart’s global operations by 2040, reducing absolute scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 35% by 2…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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