Walmart
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Walmart
Walmart Inc. is a multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, helping people save money and live better through its omnichannel retail services.
Positive signals
Walmart is included in the S&P Global ESG Score, reflecting its ongoing participation in third-party ESG performance assessments and benchmarking against industry peers.
Walmart has set an aspirational goal to achieve zero emissions across its global operations by 2040, including commitments to source 100% renewable energy by 2035 and electrify its vehicle fleet by 2040.
Walmart's ESG Risk Rating is regularly assessed by Sustainalytics, which evaluates the company's exposure to material ESG risks and its management of those risks, providing transparency for investors and stakeholders.
Concerns
Commitment to ethical standards and compliance
MEDIUM
Source →Violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
HIGH
Source →Walmart has publicly acknowledged it will not meet its interim climate targets to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2025 and by 65% by 2030, citing technology and policy barriers.
HIGH
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