Walmart highlights progress on clean energy and waste reduction goals

Michael Holder
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US retail giant is now sourcing 26 per cent of its energy from renewables, according to 2017 Global Responsibility Report

Walmart has provided an update on progress towards its long-term renewable energy and waste reduction goals in its first annual Global Responsibility Report since announcing new emissions targets last...

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