Sustainability
Topic Overview
At Walmart, we know that being an efficient and profitable business and being a good steward of the environment are goals that can work together. Our broad environmental goals at Walmart are simple and straightforward: - To be supplied 100 percent by renewable energy;
- To create zero waste;
- To sell products that sustain people and the environment.
Recent News
Monday, January 18, 2010
Walmart Announces the Completion of Apple Valley Distribution Center Solar Project
Today Walmart, as a part of its commitment to expand use of renewable energy, announced completion of the company’s largest solar power project at its distribution center in Apple Valley.
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Walmart's Expanded California Solar Power Initiative Moves Forward, Completes Three More Stores
Today Walmart announced the completion of three solar power projects from its expanded solar initiative announced on Earth Day 2009 (April 22).
Friday, November 20, 2009
USAID, Walmart, TransFair USA and SEBRAE-Minas Gerais Sponsor Brazil Coffee Cupping Competition
Winners for this week’s Brazilian Fair Trade Certified coffee cupping competition have been announced.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Sam's Club Expands Fair Trade Banana Program
In October 2007, Sam's Club became the first mass-market retailer and membership warehouse club to offer Fair Trade Certified Bananas.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Sam's Club Introduces New Fair Trade Certified Coffee from Brazil
Today, Walmart, TransFair USA, SEBRAE-Minas Gerais and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced that a new Fair Trade Certified coffee from Brazil will be sold to Sam’s Club members across the country.
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