Walmart CEO speaks with world leaders at CGI 2012
Walmart President and CEO Mike Duke participated yesterday in “Designing for Impact,” the opening session of the Clinton Global Initiative. Sustainability was one highlight of the discussion, which he shared with Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, and Jim Yong Kim, president of the World Bank.
Answering a question from President Bill Clinton, who served as moderator, Duke emphasized that Walmart recognizes the opportunity and responsibility that comes with being the world’s largest retailer. We’ve selected a clip above, but you can view the entire video on CGI’s website.
By Walmart Green Room on September 24, 2012
President Clinton mentions Walmart sustainability on The Daily Show
Former President Bill Clinton spoke about Walmart’s environmental efforts as a guest on The Daily Show last night. The mention came during the President’s description of the guests who will be joining him this Sunday in the opening session of the Clinton Global Initiative. Walmart President and CEO Mike Duke will be one of them.
The President spoke about Walmart’s packaging and renewable energy efforts, including our company’s recent ranking as the No. 1 solar company in the U.S. We are truly honored to be mentioned. You can watch the clip here.
By Walmart Green Room on September 21, 2012
Acres for America adds sites in Arkansas and New Mexico
Almost 2,000 acres of forest and waterfront land in the Ozarks near Bentonville, Ark., will be conserved as part of the Acres for America program.
Walmart and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation have just announced two new projects in our Acres for America program – one in Arkansas and another in New Mexico. Continue reading
By Jeff Trandahl on September 20, 2012
Meet our Walmart Green Pinterest Winners
We’re excited to announce the five winners of Walmart’s first Pinterest contest, Walmart Green: Pin to Win.
Mariecor Ruediger
Shannon Russ
Jacqueline Griffin
Mimi Tanaka
Tricia Parrish Willogem
Each of them will receive a $500 Walmart Gift Card for showing outstanding originality in their visual interpretations of living green. Continue reading
By Walmart Green Room on September 17, 2012
Packaging that prevents waste
With the recent kickoff of football season comes tailgates and football parties with friends and family. One of the most popular snacks during this time of year? Guacamole. In fact, today is National Guacamole Day! Yet, preparing it from scratch can sometimes be difficult because avocados are a tricky fruit to pick out. Continue reading
By Walmart Green Room on September 16, 2012
Pinterest contest results announced Monday
Thanks to all of you who entered our Walmart Green: Pin to Win contest on Pinterest. We were overwhelmed by not only the number of entries, but also the creativity of your submissions.
Check back here on The Green Room for the five winners, which will be posted Monday, September 17 at 10 a.m. Continue reading
By Walmart Green Room on September 14, 2012
Boosting solar power in Buckeye
Our commitment to solar energy is clear as day — and we’ve made significant progress toward that promise. Within the past six months alone, we’ve expanded our solar footprint in Massachusetts and installed our 100th rooftop solar panel at a store in San Diego. Continue reading
By Walmart Green Room on September 13, 2012
Watch our Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting live
Tomorrow at 9 a.m. CDT, Walmart leaders, associates and our NGO partners will come together to discuss the state of sustainability within our business. We’ll hear about innovations in renewable energy, products, the Sustainability Index and more. You’re invited to participate in real time – simply visit this specially designated page on The Green Room to view a webcast of our Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting.
By Walmart Green Room on September 12, 2012
Wanted: your best green Pin-spirations
We at The Green Room always like to hear from our readers. And starting today, we’re inviting you to join a different kind of conversation.
Today through Sept. 12, you can participate in our Walmart Green: Pin to Win Contest on Pinterest, which offers the chance to win one of five $500 Walmart Gift Cards for showing us your best visual inspirations for living green. Continue reading
By Walmart Green Room on September 5, 2012
Batteries: The unsung recycling hero
Batteries often get a bad rap—and, quite honestly, for good reason. As most people know, they’re full of chemicals that can be toxic to the environment. But here’s something that might surprise you: Car batteries are actually the most recycled consumer product in America, even more than aluminum cans. Continue reading
By John Evankovich and Clayton Patrick on August 30, 2012
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