Walmart has joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, tapping into a data-driven sustainability and traceability platform to support its goals for more responsible cotton sourcing and broader land and ocean conservation by 2030.
Key Takeaways
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Walmart deepens sustainable cotton commitments: Joining the Trust Protocol gives Walmart access to aggregated, third‑party–verified data from U.S. cotton growers, supporting its ambition to source more sustainable cotton and advance regeneration and transparency across its supply chain.
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Trust Protocol provides measurable, traceable impact: The program tracks field‑level performance across six metrics—land use, soil health, water, greenhouse gas emissions, energy and fiber quality—while enabling end‑to‑end traceability of U.S. and Protocol Cotton, giving retailers assurance on sustainability claims.
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Partnership amplifies industry influence: With members that already include Amazon, Macy’s, Levi’s and URBN, Walmart’s scale and reach are expected to significantly expand the Trust Protocol’s impact, aligning with Walmart’s pledge to help more sustainably manage, protect and/or restore 50 million acres of land and 1 million square miles of ocean by 2030.
