Walmart pledges to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 without offsets

Cecilia Keating
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Retail giant touts plan to become 'regenerative company' as it unveils carbon and nature commitments on the opening day of NYC Climate Week

The world's largest retailer has today committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2040, without relying on carbon offsets. Walmart, the only company in the world that surpasses...

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