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2040
Target Year
238.0Mt
Total CO2e / year
$648B
Revenue
2.1M
Employees
Scope 1 & 2 (direct operations) vs Scope 3 (value chain)
8.1Mt
Direct operations & purchased energy
230.0Mt
Supply chain & value chain
238.0Mt
All scopes combined
SBTi validates that corporate emissions reduction targets are consistent with the latest climate science.
CDP scores range from A (leadership) to D- (disclosure), rating corporate environmental transparency and performance.
Walmart's total annual emissions of 238 megatonnes CO2e is equivalent to the annual emissions of approximately 52 million average cars. Scope 3 (value chain) emissions account for 96.6% of the total — typical for retail companies, where upstream and downstream activities dominate the carbon footprint.
Walmart has committed to achieving Zero emissions across operations without offsets by 2040, with a 35% reduction target from a 2015 baseline. Their offset strategy involves: Direct reductions — no traditional offsets.
Walmart's total reported emissions are 238 megatonnes CO2 equivalent per year. This breaks down to 8.1Mt from Scope 1 & 2 (direct operations) and 230Mt from Scope 3 (value chain).
Walmart is in an "Early Stage" of its net-zero journey, with 28% progress. The company has set targets but implementation is still in early phases.
Yes, Walmart's climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as aligned with a 1.5°C pathway. This means an independent body has verified their targets are consistent with what climate science says is necessary.
Walmart ESG Report 2024 (latest report year: 2024)
Emissions figures represent the most recently reported annual data. Progress assessments incorporate SBTi validation, CDP scoring, and independent analysis.