Walmart’s ambitious environmental goals set in 2005 marked notable progress in energy and waste management, but sustainable product sourcing remains a considerable challenge.
Key Takeaways
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Material progress in energy and waste: Walmart has significantly reduced operational emissions and diverted the majority of its waste from landfill and incineration, achieving success with two out of three sustainability targets.
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Sourcing products sustainably remains difficult: Walmart has struggled to source sustainable products.
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Industry-wide influence acknowledged: Walmart’s environmental commitments set industry benchmarks, prompting competitors and suppliers to adopt similar actions.
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