2019 El Paso & Southaven Response
Comprehensive gun policy changes following tragic store shootings
2019 Military Ammunition Discontinuation
Stopped sales of short-barrel rifle and handgun ammunition
2019 Alaska Handgun Sales End
Completely discontinued handgun sales in Alaska stores
2019 Open Carry Respectful Request
Asked customers not to openly carry firearms in stores
2019 Global Food Safety Initiative
Founding member requiring GFSI certification from food suppliers
2019 China Food Safety Center
Walmart Food Safety Collaboration Center (WFSCC) establishment
2019 Opioid Responsibility Initiative
7-day limit on initial prescriptions, patient education, free disposal
2019 219,500 Veteran Hires
Major milestone in veteran employment with 33,405 promotions
2019 Full-Time Hourly Wage $14.26
Average wage for full-time hourly field associates reached $14.26
2019 Total Compensation $19.31
Including benefits, reached $19.31/hour for full-time associates
2019 29% Renewable Energy
Operations powered by renewable sources reached 29%
2019 EV Charging: 435 Stations
Electric vehicle charging across 29 states, 110 retail locations
2019 140,000 Food Safety Audits
Independent food safety audits conducted globally
2019 FCPA Resolution
DOJ and SEC settlement regarding Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
2019 How2Recycle® Launch
>16,000 SKUs with recycling labels in US private brands
2019 $1.4B Global Philanthropy
Cash and in-kind donations exceeding $1.4 billion globally
2019 680M Pounds Food Donated
Global food donations exceeding 680 million pounds
2019 $11B Diverse Suppliers
Sourcing from women, minority, veteran, and LGBTQ+ businesses
2019 Seafood Sustainability 100%
Nearly 100% sustainable sourcing for fresh/frozen seafood (US)
2019 Supply Chain Audits: 14,700
Comprehensive evaluations: 23.7% green, 63.1% yellow ratings
2019 Board Diversity: 25% Women
Women representation and 16% racial/ethnic diversity
2020 COVID-19 Hero Bonuses
$4B+ in special bonuses, benefits, and protective measures
2020 Center for Racial Equity
$100M commitment addressing criminal justice, education, finance, health
2020 Science-Based Targets Update
Enhanced: 35% by 2025, 65% by 2030, zero emissions by 2040
2020 Live Better U Enhancement
100% tuition and book coverage for university degrees
2020 290,000 College Credits
Associates completed credits valued at $123M through Live Better U
2020 36% Renewable Energy
Significant jump in renewable electricity operations
2020 EV Expansion: 1,138 Stations
37 states, 288 retail locations with charging infrastructure
2020 81% Waste Diversion
Global waste diverted from landfills and incineration
2020 62% Recyclable Packaging
Private brand packaging meeting sustainability criteria
2020 17% Chemical Reduction
Priority chemical footprint reduction in consumer products
2020 Blockchain Food Traceability
Most fresh leafy green suppliers on blockchain platform
2020 Great for You Initiative
Icon program helping customers identify nutritious options
2020 180,000 US Promotions
58% to women, 44% to people of color in hourly roles
2020 250,000+ Veteran Hires
Milestone achievement with 42,000+ promotions
2020 $11.7B Diverse Sourcing
Increased procurement from diverse supplier base
2020 14,500 Supply Audits
24% green, 65.3% yellow, maintaining high standards
2020 Digital Trust Commitments
Service, excellence, integrity, respect in data usage
2020 97% Board Meeting Attendance
Exceptional governance engagement during pandemic
2020 SNAP Online Access
Food assistance benefits accepted online in multiple states
2020 Vriddhi Supplier Program
Preparing Indian MSMEs for global supply chain participation