Walmart's sustainability performance is defined by rising absolute emissions despite intensity gains, missed climate targets, and a widening gap between supply chain ambitions and verified delivery. Operations reporting is granular but negative in trajectory. Supply chain engagement lacks rigor, and trade association lobbying contradicts stated climate commitments.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Transparency & Accountability (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Water Impact (2/10, 3/10).
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Among the 43 major retail (non-fashion) brands we've scored, Walmart is tied =40th of 43, with 1 other.
Score history begins 8 February 2026.
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Walmart is the world's largest retailer by revenue, operating 10,500+ stores across 24 countries with 2.33 million employees. The company operates supermarkets, discount stores, and warehouse clubs, selling groceries, apparel, household goods, and general merchandise. It dominates US retail and is a major player globally.
Scale-driven retailer with rising absolute emissions despite renewable commitments and intensity gains.
View breakdown →Peer discount retailer with more limited but faster-growing supply chain emissions reporting.
View breakdown →US retailer with comparable scale and similar miss-on-targets pattern in emissions reduction.
View breakdown →Multinational consumer goods company facing identical supply chain deforestation and greenwashing allegations.
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