WALMART INC.

2019 – 2024 ESG Performance Dashboard & Sustainalytics Analysis

Dr. Elyase İskender | Sİ5.NET | 24.07.2025

20.8
Sustainalytics ESG Risk (2024)
Medium risk category
$611B
Total Revenue (2024)
6% growth
$36B
Operating Cash Flow (2024)
44% increase
1B
MT CO2e Avoided (Project Gigaton)
Target achieved
46%
Renewable Energy (2021)
2035 target: 100%
$1.7B
Global Philanthropy (2023)
21% increase
180K
Promotions (US, 2023)
Career advancement
$17.00
Average Hourly Wage (US, 2023)
21% increase from 2020
📊 Sustainalytics ESG Risk Score Performance (2023-2025)

📈 ESG Risk Score Trend Analysis

Note: Lower Sustainalytics score = Lower ESG risk

2023: 25.3 points (Medium risk)

2024: 20.8 points (Medium risk, 18% improvement)

2025: 25.2 points (Medium risk, slight increase)

🏅 2023 Baseline

25.3 points

Medium ESG risk

📈 2024 Improvement

20.8 points

18% improvement

⚠️ 2025 Trend

25.2 points

Needs attention

🎯 Risk Category

Medium

All periods

🔍 Walmart's ESG Performance Drivers

Key strengths supporting ESG leadership:

  • Climate Action: Project Gigaton achieving 1B MT CO2e avoided
  • Renewable Energy: 46% renewable electricity, targeting 100% by 2035
  • Social Impact: $1.7B in global philanthropy and community investment
  • Employee Development: 180K promotions, wage increases to $17/hour
  • Supply Chain: Working with 5,200+ suppliers on sustainability
  • Governance: Board diversity improvements and transparent reporting
🌍 Environmental Performance and Climate Action (2019-2024)
Year Scope 1&2 Emissions Reduction Base Year Target 2025 Target 2030
2017 6.1% 2015 35% 65%
2018 7.7% 2015
2019 12.1% 2015
2020 15.6% 2015
2021 17.5% 2015

🎯 Climate Commitment Progress

Strong momentum toward net-zero:

• 17.5% Scope 1 & 2 emission reduction achieved by 2021

• On track for 35% reduction by 2025 target

• Zero emissions commitment by 2040

• Science-based targets validated

2018 Baseline

28%

Renewable electricity

2019 Progress

29%

Steady growth

2020 Acceleration

36%

Major jump

2021 Achievement

46%

Near halfway mark

⚡ Renewable Energy Strategy

Comprehensive approach to clean energy:

  • 2025 Target: 50% renewable electricity
  • 2035 Target: 100% renewable electricity
  • EV Infrastructure: 10,000 fast chargers by 2030
  • Current Network: 1,138 EV charging stations in 37 states
Metric 2018 2019 2020 2021 2023
Waste Diversion Rate (%) 78 80 81 78 78
Recyclable Packaging (%) - - 62 58 63
Food Waste Reduction (%) - - - 18 12

2020 How2Recycle® Initiative

100% How2Recycle® labels on US private brand primary packaging by 2022

2022 Circular Connector Platform

Connecting innovative packaging companies with private brand merchants

2021 Walmart Restored Marketplace

Online marketplace for customers to purchase refurbished products

2025 Zero Waste Goal

Canada, Japan, UK, Mexico, and US operations target zero waste to landfill

2017-2018

93 MT

CO2e avoided

2017-2019

230 MT

CO2e avoided

2017-2021

574 MT

CO2e avoided

2017-2023

1000 MT

Target achieved!

🚀 Project Gigaton Focus Areas

  • Energy Use: Efficiency improvements and renewable energy adoption
  • Agriculture: Sustainable farming practices and soil health
  • Waste: Reduction, recycling, and circular economy solutions
  • Deforestation: Forest conservation and sustainable sourcing
  • Packaging: Sustainable materials and design optimization
  • Product Use: Energy-efficient products and consumer education

2005 Acres for America Launch

Long-term habitat conservation program launched

2019 1.4M Acres Protected

Cumulative conservation through Acres for America program

2019 100% Sustainable Seafood

Nearly 100% sustainable sourcing for fresh/frozen seafood (US)

2020 1.6M Acres Protected

Continued expansion of habitat conservation efforts

2020 100% Sustainable Coffee

Walmart US private brand coffee, 91% Sam's Club US certified

2020 85% RSPO Palm Oil

Global private brand palm oil from sustainable sources

2020 97% Certified Paper

Global private brand pulp and paper certified or recycled content

2021 Sustainable Tuna 35%

Walmart US canned tuna, 3% Sam's Club US achievement

2021 99% Sustainable Seafood

Walmart US ~100%, Sam's Club US ~100% fresh/frozen

2022 99% Seafood Maintained

Walmart US ~99%, Sam's Club US ~99% sustainable seafood

2022 70% Sustainable Tuna

Walmart US canned tuna, 50% Sam's Club US significant progress

2022 97% Coffee Certified

Walmart US 100%, Sam's Club US 97% sustainable coffee

2022 90% RSPO Palm Oil

~90% RSPO certified sustainable palm oil in global private brands

2022 97% Sustainable Paper

Maintained global private brand pulp and paper certification

2022 Project Gigaton Nature

550+ suppliers making progress through Nature pillar

2023 2M+ Acres Protected

Over 2 million acres protected through Acres for America

2030 50M Acres Target

Commitment to protect, sustainably manage, or restore 50 million acres

2030 1M Square Miles Ocean

Ocean conservation commitment for marine ecosystem protection

2024 Regenerative Agriculture

Support for farming practices that restore soil health

2024 Deforestation Prevention

Enhanced monitoring and prevention of deforestation in supply chains

2024 Biodiversity Protection

Comprehensive biodiversity conservation initiatives

2024 Sustainable Agriculture

Supporting 730,000+ small farmers globally with grants and training

2024 Ocean Health Initiative

Marine conservation programs protecting ocean ecosystems

2024 Climate-Smart Agriculture

Promoting farming practices that sequester carbon and improve resilience

👥 Social Impact and Community Contribution

Average Hourly Wage

$17.00

US employees (2023)

Promotions (2023)

180,000+

US associates

Live Better U

34,000+

Enrolled employees

Internal Promotions

75%

Managers started hourly

2016 Walmart Academy Launch

1.8M+ US associates trained through comprehensive leadership development

2018 Live Better U Program

100% tuition coverage for university degrees and certificates

2021 $2.8B Bonus Program

Record bonuses paid to US hourly associates for performance

2023 Career Development

88% of above entry-level roles filled internally

🏆 Employee Investment Excellence

Walmart's commitment to workforce development:

• 21% wage increase since 2020 ($14 → $17/hour)

• 100% tuition coverage through Live Better U

• 1.8M+ associates trained through Walmart Academy

• Strong internal mobility with 88% internal promotion rate

Women in Management

37%

Senior officers (2023)

People of Color

41%

US management (2023)

Board Diversity

27%

Women directors

Supplier Diversity

$13B

Diverse suppliers (2023)

2020 Center for Racial Equity

$100M commitment over 5 years to address systemic inequalities

2021 WBENC Recognition

Named among "America's Top Companies for Women's Business Enterprises"

2022 HRC Corporate Equality

100% score on Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index

2021 Early Payment Program

Accelerated cash flow for diverse suppliers through C2FO partnership

Global Philanthropy

$1.7B

Cash and in-kind (2023)

Food Donated

760M lbs

Global food donations

Veteran Hiring

250K+

Veterans hired

Disaster Response

24/7

Emergency operations

2019 Gun Policy Changes

Discontinued sales of military-style ammunition and handguns in Alaska

2021 Spark Good Platform

New community engagement platform for customer and associate giving

2022 Hurricane Ian Response

$6M+ in grants and supplies for disaster relief efforts

2023 Economic Impact

$4.99B invested in store and club renovations, $3.31B in income-based taxes

American Jobs Support

$350B

2021-2030 commitment

Factory Audits

13,100

Supply chain audits (2023)

India Exports Target

$10B

Annual by 2027

Small Farmers

730K

Supported globally

2013 Bangladesh Worker Safety Alliance

Founding member addressing fire, electrical, and structural risks

2016 LABS Initiative

Life and Building Safety program covering 572K+ workers in India and Vietnam

2019 Responsible Recruitment

Leadership Group for Responsible Recruitment to combat forced labor

2020 Vriddhi Supplier Program

Preparing Indian MSMEs to participate in global supply chains

2021 THESIS Index

Science-based third-party tool for supplier ESG performance reporting

2022 Seafood Task Force

Multi-stakeholder initiative addressing human trafficking in seafood

2019 Global Food Safety Initiative

Founding member requiring GFSI certification from all food suppliers

2019 140,000 Food Safety Audits

Independent food safety audits conducted globally across operations

2019 China Food Safety Center

Walmart Food Safety Collaboration Center (WFSCC) to improve China food safety

2019 Opioid 7-Day Limit

Policy limiting initial opioid prescriptions to seven days

2019 Free Opioid Disposal

Free at-home opioid disposal products for customers

2019 Opioid Patient Education

Comprehensive patient education on opioid risks and alternatives

2020 Blockchain Food Traceability

Most fresh leafy green suppliers integrated into blockchain platform

2020 Great for You Initiative

Icon program helping customers easily identify nutritious food options

2020 SNAP All Stores

SNAP benefits accepted at all Walmart stores nationwide

2020 17% Priority Chemical Reduction

Exceeded 10% target for priority chemicals in formulated products

2021 SNAP Online 49 States

SNAP benefits accepted online in 49 states for greater accessibility

2021 Enhanced Food Traceability

Expanded blockchain technology for improved food safety tracking

2022 980,000 Food Safety Training

Record number of associates received comprehensive food safety education

2022 Enhanced Chemical Standards

Continued progress in reducing priority chemicals in consumer products

2022 Nutritional Access Expansion

Great for You program expanded to help customers make healthier choices

2023 71,000 Food Safety Audits

Independent food safety audits maintaining highest standards

2023 1.2M Food Safety Training

Associates received comprehensive food safety education globally

2023 20% Chemical Footprint Reduction

Formulated consumables priority chemicals reduced (2017 baseline)

2023 Advanced Food Traceability

Enhanced blockchain systems for complete supply chain visibility

2023 Pharmacy Safety Excellence

Continued opioid responsibility and safe medication practices

2024 AI-Enhanced Food Safety

Implementation of AI systems for predictive food safety monitoring

2024 Global Safety Standards

Harmonized food safety standards across all international operations

2024 Customer Health Protection

Enhanced health and safety measures across all customer touchpoints

2024 Sustainable Chemistry Leadership

Industry leadership in safer chemical alternatives and products

🏛️ Governance, Ethics and Financial Performance
Financial Metric 2020 2021 2022 2024 Change
Total Revenue $524B $559B $572B $611B +17%
Operating Cash Flow $25B - - $36B +44%
E-commerce Sales - - - $100B+ Milestone
Global Workforce - 2.1M+ - - Stable

Board Independence

64%

Independent directors

Board Attendance

99%

Meeting participation

Ethics Training

1.4M

Associates trained (2023)

ESG Oversight

Board Level

NGC Committee

2020 ESG Governance Structure

Nomination and Governance Committee oversees ESG strategy

2021 ESG Steering Committee

Cross-functional leadership team guides ESG strategy and disclosure

2022 Board Diversity Policy

Formal commitment to diversity in board composition

2023 Independent Chairman

Separation of Chairman and CEO roles for enhanced governance

Global Ethics Training

1.4M

Associates completed (2023)

24/7 Helpline

Available

Global ethics reporting

Cybersecurity

3M

Technical assets scanned

Anti-Corruption

Global Program

Comprehensive framework

2019 FCPA Resolution

Resolved DOJ and SEC investigation under Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

2020 Global Ethics Helpline

24/7 multilingual helpline and website for reporting concerns

2021 Code of Conduct Training

Mandatory annual ethics training for all associates globally

2022 Anti-Corruption Enhancement

Strengthened global anti-corruption and bribery programs

2020 Digital Trust Commitments

Principles ensuring data use with service, excellence, integrity, and respect

2021 Privacy Policy Enhancement

Comprehensive customer data privacy protections and transparency

2022 Cybersecurity Investment

100B+ bots blocked on websites, 8.5B annual bot prevention

2023 AI Ethics Framework

Responsible AI development and deployment guidelines

2020 Data Security Program

Comprehensive cybersecurity and data protection measures

2021 Customer Trust Initiative

Enhanced transparency in data collection and usage practices

2021 Climate Policy Advocacy

Support for science-based climate policies and carbon pricing

2020 Healthcare Access Advocacy

Policy support for affordable healthcare and prescription drugs

2022 INFORM Consumers Act

Advocacy for marketplace transparency and counterfeit prevention

2020 Racial Equity Policy

Support for criminal justice reform and educational equity

2021 Trade Policy Support

Advocacy for fair trade practices and US manufacturing

2022 Data Privacy Legislation

Support for comprehensive federal data privacy framework

🚀 Comprehensive ESG Projects Timeline (2019-2024)

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

2021 $350B American Jobs Renewal

New 10-year commitment supporting US jobs and manufacturing

2021 46% Renewable Energy

Major jump from 36% in 2020, approaching halfway milestone

2021 $13B Diverse Suppliers

~2,900 diverse suppliers from women, minority, veteran, LGBTQ+ businesses

2021 300,000+ Promotions

Record promotions to higher-paying, greater responsibility roles

2021 $2.8B Associate Bonuses

Record bonus payments to US hourly associates

2021 18% Food Waste Reduction

Progress toward 50% reduction goal by 2030 (2016 baseline)

2021 1M+ Live Better U Enrolled

Over 1 million associates enrolled since program inception

2021 78% Waste Diversion

US: 81%, Canada: 89%, Mexico: 72% diversion rates

2021 58% Recyclable Packaging

Private brand packaging meeting recyclability criteria

2021 How2Recycle® 80% Coverage

Walmart US 80%, Sam's Club US 84% private brand food

2021 Regenerative Agriculture

Supporting farmers in soil health and sustainable practices

2021 WBENC Recognition

"America's Top Companies for Women's Business Enterprises"

2021 HRC Corporate Equality 100%

Perfect score on Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index

2021 C2FO Early Payment Program

Accelerated cash flow for diverse suppliers through partnership

2021 SNAP Online Expansion

Food assistance benefits accepted online in 49 states

2021 Bangladesh Worker Safety

Founding member of Alliance addressing factory safety

2021 LABS Initiative Expansion

Life and Building Safety program covering 572K+ workers

2021 Responsible Recruitment

Leadership Group for Responsible Recruitment to combat forced labor

2021 Seafood Task Force

Multi-stakeholder initiative addressing human trafficking

2021 International Justice Mission

Partnership combating human trafficking and forced labor

2021 THESIS Index Implementation

Science-based third-party ESG performance tool for suppliers

2021 Spark Good Platform Launch

New community engagement platform for charitable giving

2021 745M Pounds Food Donated

Increase from 680M pounds in 2020 global donations

2021 942,000 Ethics Training

Global associates completed Code of Conduct training

2021 98% Board Meeting Attendance

High governance engagement maintained

2021 ESG Steering Committee

Cross-functional leadership team established for ESG oversight

2022 $16.50 Average Hourly Wage

Significant increase from previous year's wage levels

2022 Circular Connector Launch

Platform connecting innovative packaging companies with suppliers

2022 135,000+ Promotions

45% to women, 40% to people of color in management

2022 2M+ Ethics Training

Largest global ethics training program reaching 2M+ associates

2022 100B+ Bots Blocked

Advanced cybersecurity with 8.5B annual bot prevention

2022 99% Sustainable Seafood

US fresh and frozen seafood from sustainable sources

2022 70% Sustainable Tuna

Walmart US canned tuna, 50% Sam's Club US achievement

2022 90% RSPO Palm Oil

Global private brand sustainable palm oil certification

2022 97% Certified Paper

Global private brand pulp and paper certified/recycled content

2022 980,000 Food Safety Training

Global associates received comprehensive food safety education

2022 Hurricane Ian Response

$6M+ in grants and supplies for disaster relief

2022 $13.3B Diverse Suppliers

~2,600 diverse suppliers maintained high spending levels

2022 14,000 Supply Chain Audits

90%+ green/yellow ratings, <2% consecutive orange

2022 INFORM Consumers Act

Advocacy for marketplace transparency and counterfeit prevention

2022 Enhanced Board Diversity

27% women, 18% racial/ethnic diversity maintained

2022 $1.5B Global Philanthropy

Increased cash and in-kind donations globally

2022 665M Pounds Food Donated

US food donations maintaining high community support

2022 827M Pounds Waste Diverted

Operational food waste redirected from landfills

2022 Walmart Restored Expansion

Online marketplace for refurbished products growth

2023 $17.00 Walmart US Wage

Average hourly wage reaching $17+ for Walmart US associates

2023 $17.50 Sam's Club Wage

Sam's Club US associates earning $17.50+ average hourly

2023 $21.50 Total Compensation

Walmart US total hourly compensation including benefits

2023 $22.25 Sam's Total Compensation

Sam's Club US comprehensive hourly compensation package

2023 180,000+ US Promotions

Record promotions with 88% of above entry-level roles filled internally

2023 34,000+ Live Better U

Associates enrolled in comprehensive education program

2023 37% Women Senior Management

US senior officers representation (increase from previous years)

2023 41% People of Color Management

US management diversity (increase from 39% in 2022)

2023 $1.7B Global Philanthropy

Largest annual philanthropic contribution in company history

2023 760M lbs Food Donated

Global food donations exceeding previous years

2023 900M+ lbs Waste Diverted

Food waste redirected to composting, animal feed, etc.

2023 12% Food Waste Reduction

Progress toward 50% reduction goal (2016 baseline)

2023 63% Recyclable Packaging

Global private brand packaging meeting sustainability criteria (5% increase)

2023 20% Chemical Reduction

Priority chemicals footprint in formulated consumables (2017 baseline)

2023 78% Global Waste Diversion

Canada: 89%, Mexico: 80%, US: 78% diversion rates

2023 Project Gigaton Milestone

750M+ MT CO2e avoided, approaching 1B target

2023 5,200+ Gigaton Suppliers

Suppliers participating in emissions reduction program

2023 13,100 Supply Chain Audits

90%+ green/yellow ratings, <2% consecutive orange

2023 71,000 Food Safety Audits

Independent food safety audits conducted globally

2023 1.2M Food Safety Training

Associates received comprehensive food safety education

2023 $13B Diverse Suppliers

~2,400 diverse suppliers maintained spending levels

2023 $47B American Jobs Progress

2021-2023 progress toward $350B commitment

2023 2M+ Acres Protected

Cumulative land conservation through Acres for America

2023 1.4M Ethics Training

Global associates completed Code of Conduct training

2023 99% Board Meeting Attendance

Exceptional governance engagement and oversight

2023 3M Technical Assets Scanned

Continuous cybersecurity monitoring and protection

2023 $4.99B Store Renovations

Investment in store and club facility improvements

2023 $3.31B Income-Based Taxes

Contribution to local and state tax revenues

2023 27% Women Board Directors

Board gender diversity maintained at high levels

2023 18% Racially Diverse Board

Board racial/ethnic diversity representation

2023 64% Independent Directors

Board independence maintained for governance excellence

2024 $611B Revenue Achievement

6% growth demonstrating sustainable business model resilience

2024 $36B Operating Cash Flow

44% increase from $25B in 2020, strong financial performance

2024 $100B+ E-commerce Milestone

Major digital transformation achievement crossing $100B

2024 Project Gigaton 1B Target

Achieved 1 billion metric tons CO2e avoided through suppliers

2024 AI Ethics Framework

Comprehensive responsible AI development and deployment guidelines

2024 Enhanced ESG Governance

Strengthened board-level ESG oversight and reporting mechanisms

2024 2.1M+ Global Employment

Maintained large-scale employment supporting communities worldwide

2024 Digital Trust Enhancement

Advanced customer data protection and privacy measures

2024 Climate Policy Advocacy

Continued support for science-based climate policies

2024 Supply Chain Transparency

Enhanced monitoring and reporting of supplier ESG performance

2024 Sustainable Finance Leadership

Integration of ESG factors in financial decision-making

2024 Community Resilience Programs

Enhanced disaster preparedness and community support initiatives

🎯 2025 Renewable Energy 50%

Operations powered by renewable sources reaching halfway milestone

🗑️ 2025 Zero Waste Goals

Zero waste to landfill in Canada, Japan, UK, Mexico, and US operations

📦 2025 100% Recyclable Packaging

All Walmart private brand packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable

♻️ 2025 PCR Content Targets

17% global, 20% North America post-consumer recycled content in plastic packaging

🏷️ 2025 How2Recycle® 100%

Complete coverage of US private brand food and consumables primary packaging

🇮🇳 2027 India Exports $10B

Annual exports from India reaching $10 billion through Vriddhi program

🌡️ 2030 65% Emissions Reduction

Absolute Scope 1&2 GHG emissions reduction from 2015 baseline

🚗 2030 EV Infrastructure

10,000 fast chargers at 2,500+ US Walmart and Sam's Club locations

🍎 2030 50% Food Waste Cut

Global food waste reduction by half from 2016 baseline

🌍 2030 50M Acres Conservation

Protect, sustainably manage, or restore 50 million acres of land

🌊 2030 1M Square Miles Ocean

Ocean area conservation, sustainable management, or restoration

📈 2030 Enhanced Project Gigaton

Continued supplier collaboration for additional emissions reductions

🎓 2030 Workforce Development 2.0

Advanced skills-based training and AI-enhanced career pathways

🔗 2030 Supply Chain Transparency

End-to-end traceability and sustainability monitoring systems

💡 2030 Technology Innovation

Partnerships for breakthrough sustainable technologies and solutions

☀️ 2035 100% Renewable Electricity

Complete transition to renewable energy across global operations

🔌 2035 Coal Phase-Out

Complete exit from coal-powered operations and investments

🌡️ 2040 Net Zero Operations

Zero emissions across global operations (Scope 1 & 2)

🤖 Next-Gen AI Integration

Responsible AI deployment for sustainability monitoring and optimization

🏘️ Community Resilience Programs

Enhanced disaster preparedness and climate adaptation support

📊 ESG Data Transparency

Real-time ESG performance dashboard and stakeholder engagement

🤝 Supplier Partnership Evolution

Co-investment in supplier sustainability infrastructure and technology

🌐 Global Standards Harmonization

Unified ESG standards across all international operations

📱 Digital ESG Platform

Customer-facing sustainability impact tracking and engagement tools

🔬 Sustainable Innovation Labs

R&D partnerships for next-generation sustainable products and services

📈 ESG-Linked Executive Compensation

Enhanced integration of ESG performance in leadership incentives

🌱 Regenerative Business Model

Transition to business practices that restore and regenerate ecosystems

🔄 Circular Economy Leadership

Industry-leading circular business models and waste elimination

⚖️ Social Justice Advancement

Continued investment in racial equity and social justice initiatives

📊 Walmart ESG Performance Summary and Strategic Recommendations

🏆 Walmart's ESG Leadership Factors

  • Climate Leadership: Project Gigaton achieved 1B MT CO2e target
  • Scale Advantage: World's largest retailer driving systemic change
  • Employee Investment: $17/hour wages, 180K promotions annually
  • Community Impact: $1.7B in global philanthropy
  • Supply Chain Influence: 5,200+ suppliers in sustainability programs
  • Innovation Focus: EV infrastructure, renewable energy leadership
  • Governance Excellence: 99% board attendance, 64% independence
  • Digital Citizenship: Advanced cybersecurity and data protection

⚠️ Areas Requiring Attention (2025 Score Increase)

  • ESG Risk Management: Score increased from 20.8 to 25.2
  • Supply Chain Oversight: Enhanced monitoring needed
  • Environmental Targets: Accelerate renewable energy transition
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthen ESG communication
  • Risk Assessment: Regular ESG risk evaluation
  • Packaging Innovation: Accelerate circular economy transition

🔮 2025-2030 Strategic Priorities

  • Climate Action Acceleration: Achieve 2025 renewable energy targets
  • Circular Economy Leadership: Zero waste and packaging innovation
  • Workforce Development: Skills-based training and AI integration
  • Supply Chain Transparency: Enhanced ESG monitoring and reporting
  • Community Resilience: Disaster preparedness and recovery
  • Digital Innovation: AI ethics and responsible technology deployment
ESG Dimension Current Strengths Future Targets Strategic Priority
Environmental (E) Project Gigaton success, 46% renewable energy 100% renewable by 2035, zero waste by 2025 Climate leadership acceleration
Social (S) $1.7B philanthropy, $17/hr wages Enhanced workforce development Community investment expansion
Governance (G) 64% board independence, 99% attendance Enhanced ESG oversight and reporting Transparency and accountability