Walmart is a global retail giant known for its vast selection of products at competitive prices, spanning groceries, apparel, electronics, and more. Discover the social impact initiatives that Walmart has been actively developing. This page highlights key insights into their community-focused projects and sustainable development efforts.
Walmart's ESG report on "People in Supply Chains" outlines the company's commitment to upholding worker dignity by addressing issues like forced labor, discrimination, and unsafe working conditions. The report highlights that 90% of facilities in 10 high-risk supply chains, including apparel from Bangladesh and seafood from Thailand, were rated Green or Yellow in compliance audits. Additionally, 1.8% of facilities received consecutive Orange ratings, and 975 cases of supply chain misconduct were addressed.
The "Walmart 2024 Annual Belonging, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report" underscores Walmart's dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace. The report highlights efforts to increase representation, including a 1.4% year-over-year increase in People of Color within the U.S. workforce. Women hold 51.82% of positions in the global workforce and 55.80% of U.S. officer positions. Additionally, the report emphasizes the expansion of educational opportunities through the Live Better U program.
The Walmart Foundation has awarded a $1.5 million grant to the S M Sehgal Foundation to bolster resilient agriculture in India. This initiative targets the enhancement of 23 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka, with a strong emphasis on promoting climate-resilient practices and supporting women farmers. The grant aims to empower 23,000 FPO members through advanced training and market readiness efforts.
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Walmart's suppliers have successfully met the Project Gigaton goal by reducing 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, achieving this milestone six years ahead of schedule. The initiative involved over 5,900 suppliers and included projects focused on energy efficiency, packaging redesign, and waste reduction. These efforts covered 75% of U.S. product net sales.