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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.
September 24, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
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.
September 21, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
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
September 20, 2012 Jeff Trandahl 1 comment
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.
September 12, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
Seeking solutions on energy
No one has all the answers for the best way to protect the environment. And although Walmart has several plans – and goals – in place to reduce our impact, we’re always exploring new methods of contributing toward them. But sometimes just having a goal at all can make a big difference, according to a blog post published yesterday on CNBC.com. Continue reading
August 23, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
Green behavior around the globe
Preserving the environment seems like a topic with universal interest. But having an interest doesn’t always mean we’re willing to change our behaviors. If you’ve ever wondered about someone else’s attitudes toward sustainability, you should check out National Geographic’s Greendex.
August 21, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
Soaking up the power of rain
Summer is an ideal time for those with a green thumb, but as homeowners and gardeners know, some plants need a lot of water. In fact, landscaping can account for up to a third of residential water use. By some estimates, up to half of the water used for business and homes is wasted due to water inefficiencies in outdoor landscapes. Continue reading
August 15, 2012 Don Moseley 7 comments
A closer look at the Red Bluff turbine
Earlier this week, we shared news of a 265-foot-high wind turbine being completed at a Walmart distribution center in Red Bluff, Calif. This slideshow gives a view of the project from several angles.
August 9, 2012 Walmart Green Room 3 comments
Elevating wind power in Red Bluff
In Red Bluff, Calif., a Walmart distribution center will soon be distributing more than just products. Today, Forbes reported that a 265-foot-high wind turbine is being completed on the site. According to the story, the 1-megawatt General Electric turbine will supply between 15 and 20 percent of the center’s electricity and is the next step in our ultimate goal to be powered 100 percent by renewable energy.
August 6, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
A Walmart store reinvented
Sustainability may be rooted in math and science, but there is always plenty of room for creativity. We’re always looking for new ways to reuse, recycle and rethink the way we operate. So it was exciting to see how the community of McAllen, Texas, took a unique approach to reinvent a former Walmart store when we left a location to open a larger store in the area. The city turned the empty space into a public library, and not just any library — the biggest single-story one in the country. We’re inspired by how the city of McAllen reimagined our former store to help a local community.
Read the full story here.
August 2, 2012 Walmart Green Room 21 comments
