Walmart beats emissions goal a year early

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Reports suggest retail giant achieved 20 per cent emissions cut from stores in 2011

Walmart has reported that it has delivered a 20 per cent cut in greenhouse gas emissions since 2005, beating its target one year ahead of schedule. The company's 2011 figures show a 20.02 per cent decrease...

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