Walmart cuts one billion tonnes of CO2 from supply chain six years ahead of schedule

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The world's largest retailer persuaded 5,900 suppliers to improve their energy efficiency and redesign their packaging, among other measures

Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon used his earnings call this week to announce that the company's suppliers have delivered on its supply chain sustainability program Project Gigaton six years ahead...

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