Walmart buys into 'game-changing' science-based emissions targets with host of new green goals

Retail giant commits to cutting emissions 18 per cent by 2025, alongside plans to stock more sustainable products and make its operations zero waste

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Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has become the latest firm to sign up to the global science-based targets initiative, pledging to slash its emissions in line with the scientific recommendations...

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