Business as
a Force for Good
Retail business can and should do more than turn a profit.
That's why we're commitment to B Corp and 1% for the Planet.
Certified B Corporation
In 2022, 8th & Walton became the second B Corp certified company in Arkansas — a recognition that reflects not just what we do, but how and why we do it.
B Corp certification is awarded by B Lab, a global nonprofit, to companies that meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. The process involves more than 400 questions and multiple live interviews, and typically takes close to a year to complete.
For us, it affirmed something we already believed: that a business rooted in Bentonville — steps from the Walmart Home Office, working daily with suppliers who touch millions of lives — has an outsized opportunity to be a force for good.
"Business can balance profit and purpose. Business can be purpose-driven and create benefits for all stakeholders, not just shareholders. That is what we pledge to be."
— Jeff Clapper, President & CEO
1% for the Planet Business
In 2026, 8th & Walton joined 1% for the Planet — a global movement of businesses committed to donating 1% of annual revenue to environmental causes.
Our giving partner is the Arkansas Community Foundation (ARCF).
Founded in 1976, the Arkansas Community Foundation has spent nearly five decades strengthening communities across the state — distributing more than half a billion dollars in grants through a statewide network of 29 local affiliate offices. It is the largest grantmaker in Arkansas by number of grants made each year, and its assets rank among the top 60 of more than 900 community foundations in the United States.
Why ARCF? As a Bentonville-based company, the choice felt natural. The Foundation's work spans neighborhoods, towns, and the state as a whole — investing in the same communities where our clients, partners, and team members live and work. We believe strong communities and strong businesses grow together, and directing our giving through ARCF is one of the most tangible ways we can act on that belief.
Our Impact on Community
Each quarter, the 8th & Walton team dedicates time during business hours to support local nonprofits — distributing meals, supporting food access initiatives, and showing up for the community we call home in Northwest Arkansas.
Our Impact on the Enviroment
We don't manufacture products, but our influence extends far beyond our office walls. Through our work advising Walmart suppliers, we help shape decisions around packaging, supply chain, and sustainability. In one example, guidance from our team helped a supplier eliminate a plastic tray from its entire product line — removing 15 million pieces of plastic from landfills every year.
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With guidance from the 8th & Walton a supplier-customer was able to remove a plastic tray from all its products, eliminating 15 million pieces of plastic yearly from landfills.
FAQs About Our Commitment
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Is 8th & Walton a certified B Corporation?
Yes. 8th & Walton earned B Corp certification in 2022, becoming the second certified B Corp in Arkansas. The certification is awarded by B Lab and requires meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
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What does B Corp certification mean for 8th & Walton's clients?
It means you're working with a company that is independently verified to operate with transparency, ethical accountability, and a commitment to positive impact — not just profitability. B Corp certification isn't self-reported; it requires extensive third-party evaluation by B Lab.
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What is 1% for the Planet and why did 8th & Walton join?
1% for the Planet is a global movement of businesses that commit to donating 1% of annual revenue to environmental and community causes. 8th & Walton joined in 2026 because we believe businesses have a responsibility to reinvest in the communities and environment that make their work possible.
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Where does 8th & Walton direct its 1% for the Planet giving?
8th & Walton directs its giving through the Arkansas Community Foundation (ARCF), the largest grantmaker in Arkansas by number of grants made annually. The Foundation has distributed more than half a billion dollars across the state since 1976.
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How does a Walmart supplier consultancy have an environmental impact?
Through the guidance we provide to Walmart suppliers, 8th & Walton influences decisions around packaging, supply chain, and sustainability at scale. In one example, our team helped a supplier eliminate a plastic tray from its product line, removing 15 million pieces of plastic from landfills every year.
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How does 8th & Walton give back to the local community?
Each quarter, the 8th & Walton team dedicates time during business hours to support Northwest Arkansas nonprofits — including food distribution and agricultural work with organizations that provide healthy food access to families in need.
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