ESG Issue Briefs
Human Capital
Compensation & benefits; training/upskilling; advancement/mobility; pay equity; freedom of association; workforce development; careers
Equity & Inclusion
Executive and workforce diversity metrics; representation, equity and inclusion strategies; inclusive sourcing; promoting equity beyond Walmart
Climate Change
Governance; climate risk assessment; mitigation (zero operational emissions and Project Gigaton); adaptation; advocacy
Waste: Circular Economy
Zero operational waste; food waste; product packaging waste; plastic bags; customer engagement; local infrastructure
People in Supply Chains
Responsible sourcing; economic opportunity; responsible recruitment; worker safetys
Supplier Opportunity
U.S. manufacturing; diverse sourcing; made in India; smallholder farmers & small producers
Regeneration of Natural Resources
Forests, oceans, and land; sustainable commodities; supplier engagement; scaling impact through systemic change
Safer, Healthier Food & Other Products
Food and product safety; access to affordable, nutritious food; sustainable chemistry
Serving Communities
Affordable, quality food & essential products; employment; local suppliers; community resilience; local causes and giving; tax
Product Supply Chain Sustainability
Product sourcing; supplier engagement; industry consortia & initiatives; customer engagement; advocacy
Ethics & Compliance
Codes and standards; ethics; anti-corruption; antitrust; harassment and discrimination; training
Disaster Preparedness & Response
Business continuity planning; mitigation & recovery; supporting communities
Human Rights
Human rights statement; salient issues; governance; stakeholder engagement; human rights in supply chains
Corporate Governance
Board diversity, experiences & skills; Board and management oversight; executive compensation
Engagement in Public Policy
Policy governance; policy priorities; political advocacy and lobbying; trade association memberships
Digital Citizenship
Privacy; cybersecurity; technology & data; ethical use of data; responsible use of technology; processes & procedures
