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Walmart Met Their Project Gigaton Goal - Now What? - Episode 66
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When Walmart launched their Project Gigaton program in 2017, the idea that the retailer could get their suppliers to cumulatively reduce 1 BILLION tons for carbon emissions by 2030 was hailed as incredibly ambitious.
Last week, the company reported in their fourth quarter earnings call that they had not only surpassed that billion ton goal, but had done so 6 full years earlier than their target. In today's episode, Paul discusses how Walmart got here, what other companies can learn from Walmart's leadership, and what may be next in addressing supply chain (or Scope 3) emissions.
For further reference:
"Why Walmart's Project Gigaton is Corporate America's Moonshot" - Greenbiz (2017)
"Walmart Hits Supplier Emissions Goal 6 Years Early" - Retail Dive
"Walmart Suppliers Lead the Charge, Help Deliver Project Gigaton Goal More Than Six Years Early" - Kathleen McLaughlin, CSO Walmart, Blog Report 2/21/2024
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