Wal-Mart
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- March 26, 2007
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- 3.1
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Wal Mart and Unilever. Responible production - distribution.
Ernesto
about 1 year ago about Wal-Mart
In late 2005, Unilever management sat with Wal Mart’s CEO, Lee Scott, to convince him that they could save 16 million liters of water, 113.500 liters of diesel, six million kilos of plastic and 630 thousand square meters of carton per year. [read more]
- 0.7
- Impact
Wal-Mart Unveils "Sustainability 360"
rod
about 1 year ago about Wal-Mart
This month Wal-Mart CEO Lee Scott announced his intent to further integrate sustainability into his company’s culture through Global Innovation Projects that go beyond simply focusing on its environmental footprint to engage associates, suppliers, communities and customers. [read more]
- -2.8
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Federal Appeals Court Rules Wal-Mart Must Face Class-Action Discrimination Lawsuit
ryan
about 1 year ago about Wal-Mart
According to an Associated Press article published today, “a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest private employer, must face a class-action lawsuit alleging as many as 1.5 million former and current female employees were discriminated against in pay and promotions. [read more]
- 1.6
- Impact
Wal-Mart teams up with unions and US government to introduce major health care campaign
rod
about 1 year ago about Wal-Mart
Wow. Wal-Mart making “amends” with unions… impossible you might say. Wal-Mart, with over 1.3 million employees, is the US’s largest non-government employer. [read more]
- 2.7
- Impact
Walmart and Disney work together to help protect fish in the sea!
themanwithaplan
about 1 year ago about Wal-Mart
- -3.4
- Impact
Stop Chinese brutality by pressuring Walmart
pamb
about 1 year ago about Wal-Mart
Walmart is the 8th largest trading partner with China by some accounts. Its direct and indirect procurement of more than $25 billion from China not only cause a massive trade imbalance but also builds latent pressure in the money markets. Several Americans and people from all over the world shop for inexpensive goods. [read more]
- 2.1
- Impact
Wal-Mart boss says he will press suppliers in race to go green
ashotinthedark
about 1 year ago about Wal-Mart
Wal-mart CEO, Lee Scott, took part in a lecture to top businesses in the UK yesterday in London. During his speech, he committed to reducing Wal-mart’s (the second biggest corporation in the world next to Exxon-Mobil) carbon footprint. Wal-mart will pressure its suppliers, customers and staff to go green as well. Wal-mart has made a commitment to move toward sustainability. [read more]
- -1.7
- Impact
Wal-Mart pays itself rent, gets large tax breaks
migraineboy
about 1 year ago about Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart uses a loophole in many states to pay rent to a Wall-Mart real-estate trust and then writes off the rent as a business expense. According to the Wall Street Journal this practice saved Wall-Mart $230 million in taxes over one 4 year period. [read more]
- -1.2
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If you celebrate Hannukah don't bother shopping here! - Merry XMas!
arobben
about 1 year ago about Wal-Mart
Before our turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and that extra slice of pecan pie has even begun to digest, every retailer in the country is pushing their holiday cheer. [read more]
- -0.4
- Impact
Wal-Mart is Planning on Selling Energy to Itself.
steve91
about 1 year ago about Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart has created this company in Texas called Texas Retail Energy in order for it to buy energy wholesale from suppliers and then pump it into the stores for a savings of around 15 million a year. It’s a brilliant idea from the business side of things but one has to wonder what it will lead to.. [read more]