Walmart's supplier requirements
Walmart has set clear supplier sustainability requirements designed to ensure every vendor supports responsible business practices. For suppliers, this means demonstrating credible progress on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, from emissions tracking to ethical labor practices.
By aligning with these standards, suppliers strengthen their partnership with Walmart and stay ahead of global compliance expectations.
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About Walmart
Walmart is a multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, and is committed to responsible sourcing and environmental sustainability.
Walmart's climate goals
Zero emissions across its global operations.
Walmart's ESG reporting requirements
Walmart’s supplier sustainability guidelines emphasize emissions reduction, waste elimination, natural resource preservation, and adherence to sustainable sourcing standards. Through initiatives like Project Gigaton, Walmart engages suppliers in six key areas—energy, waste, nature, transportation, packaging, and product design—to support greenhouse gas reduction. Walmart also prioritizes sustainable commodity sourcing and has set specific targets for using recycled materials, eliminating virgin plastics, and achieving responsible sourcing certifications for certain commodities. Suppliers are encouraged to adopt and report on sustainable practices to align with Walmart’s broader environmental and social responsibility goals.
For Walmart’s full supplier expectations, view their Standard for Suppliers.
Common challenges for Walmart's suppliers
Many vendors struggle with:
How Greenplaces helps Walmart's suppliers
Our tools support vendors through data collection and reporting, helping Walmart’s suppliers simplify climate disclosure compliance and respond confidently to procurement requests.