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Walmart closes $2bn green bond as it pushes forward with 2040 net zero goal

Bea Tridimas

24 September 2021 • 2 min read

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Walmart is targeting net zero by 2040 without offsets

Renewable energy, zero waste and conservation are among projects set to secure funding through the retail giant's green bond,

Walmart has closed its first $2bn green bond offering, with the proceeds due to be funnelled into projects that support the US retail giant's target to become a net zero emissions company within its own...

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