In a bold move, Wal-Mart has called on its suppliers to cut 20
million metric tons of greenhouse gases out of the production
process by 2015. A Wal-Mart press release said this move would
have the same emission-reducing effect as taking 3.8 million
cars off the road for more than a year. Wal-Mart is teaming up
with the Environmental Defense Fund to reduce its environmental
impact and measure actual reductions. The EDF and Wal-Mart will
work to improve the company’s practices by focusing on seven
main areas: • China: Wal-Mart aims to improve environmental
practices at Chinese factories and reward suppliers that produce
eco-friendly products. • Global warming: Wal-Mart wants to
reduce its carbon footprint by 20 million metric tons by 2015. •
Packaging: Wal-Mart will track solid waste packaging to see how
changing the packaging of products might affect greenhouse gas
emissions and other environmental concerns. • Production
innovation: Wal-Mart will work with designers and suppliers to
improve the sustainability