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Press Release – September 12, 2013

WALMART HIGHLIGHTS PROGRESS ON THE SUSTAINABILITY INDEX

BENTONVILLE, Ark., April 9, 2013 – In front of an audience of associates, suppliers and nonprofit organizations at its Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting, Walmart today highlighted its progress with the Sustainability Index, a measurement system used to track the environmental impact of products. The company also outlined key initiatives where it can use its size and scale to help address “hot spots” and accelerate progress in supply chain sustainability.  Read more…

Press Release – April 9, 2013

WALMART DONATES $1.6 MILLION TO THE INSTITUTE OF SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES TO LAUNCH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACADEMY IN BANGLADESH

Academy will provide training on fire safety, environment, health and workplace safety to factory workers in Bangladesh

BENTONVILLE, Ark., April, 9, 2013 – As part of their ongoing commitment to improving fire safety standards in Bangladesh, today Walmart announced a $1.6 million donation to the Institute of Sustainable Communities (ISC), a U.S. based NGO, to establish the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Academy in Bangladesh. Sida, the Swedish International Development Agency, is also a partner in providing support for the new Academy.  Read more…

Press Release – January 16, 2013

WALMART CANADA HONOURS FUTURE SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS, ANNOUNCES WINNER OF ITS GREEN STUDENT CHALLENGE

Team of three from the University of Toronto declared the 2013 winner and awarded $50,000 for themselves and their school

TORONTO, February 27, 2013 – After five months of gruelling competition culminating in a pitch to some of Canada’s most high profile CEOs, the winner of Walmart Canada’s second annual Green Student Challenge has been chosen. The team, made up of Han (Mike) Zhang, Adam Wang and Andrew Girgis from Toronto were crowned the Challenge winners after a compelling presentation that brought their game-changing idea to life.  Read more…

Press Release – January 16, 2013

WALMART CANADA REVEALS THE TOP 20 GREEN BUSINESS IDEAS SUBMITTED BY STUDENTS

Five finalists will compete for the chance to win $90,000 in prize money

TORONTO, January 16, 2013 – The future of sustainability has received an injection of innovative enthusiasm. Walmart Canada today announced the 20 most compelling submissions collected as part of its second annual Green Student Challenge. The top five student groups will be evaluated by some of Canada’s most successful CEOs, an opportunity that has these students eager to compete.  Read more…

Press Release – December 06, 2012

WALMART CANADA ANNOUNCES FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND SALES FLOOR LIGHTING RETROFIT

Mississauga, ON, December 6, 2012 - Walmart Canada today announced a first-of-its-kind sales floor LED lighting retrofit. The retailer has retrofitted all of the overhead sales floor lighting at its Brampton North (located at Highway 10 and Bovaird Road in Brampton, Ontario) supercentre from conventional fluorescent lighting to high efficiency LED 4-foot retrofit lamps. Read more…

Press Release – October 11, 2012

MORE THAN 50 STUDENTS ALREADY REGISTERED FOR THE WALMART GREEN STUDENT CHALLENGE

Mississauga, ON, October 11, 2012 - In just two short weeks, more than 50 students have registered for the Walmart Green Student Challenge. The retailer is inviting post-secondary students across Canada to showcase their best, most innovative green business ideas with the chance to present those ideas to five of Canada’s top CEOs and win their share of $100,000 in cash and prizes Read more…

Press Release – July 17, 2012

$425,000 TO COMMUNITY NATURALIZATION PROJECTS ACROSS CANADA

Toronto, Ontario July 17, 2012 – Local community groups got a boost today with the announcement of 65 Walmart-Evergreen Green Grants awarded across Canada. Each group will receive funds of up to $10,000 for community projects supporting urban naturalization and the local environment. The Green Grants program, sponsored by Walmart Canada and led by Evergreen, is in its seventh year of enabling local communities to take an active role in the restoration and stewardship of green spaces across Canada. Read more…

Press Release – February 29, 2012

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO STUDENTS WIN TOP PRIZE AT WALMART GREEN STUDENT CHALLENGE

Students take home $30,000 and $30,000 for school

Mississauga, Ontario, February 29, 2012 – The winner of the Walmart Green Student Challenge was announced today at the TMX Broadcast Centre in Toronto after a five month-long competition, and a compelling presentation to five of Canada’s top CEOs. Read more…

Press Release – September 20, 2011

WALMART CANADA TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: HOW WILL YOU CHANGE THE WORLD?

Retailer launches Green Student Challenge with awards of $100K

Mississauga, Ontario, September 20, 2011 – Walmart Canada President and CEO David Cheesewright today announced the launch of the Walmart Green Student Challenge, inviting post-secondary students across Canada to develop proposals that are good for the environment and for business. Read more…

Press Release – August 10, 2011

WALMART CANADA INVESTS $2 MISSION IN RENEWABLE ENERGY

Mississauga, ON, August 10, 2011 – Walmart Canada today announced it has installed a rooftop solar power-generating system as well as a wind turbine at two separate Walmart Canada locations in Ontario. Combined, these projects represent an investment of approximately $2 million. Read more…

Press Release – May 13, 2011

WALMART CANADA RECOGNIZED FOR COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT

Retailer wins national GLOBE Award at gala ceremony in Vancouver, BC

MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 13 - Walmart Canada was recognized last night for its commitment to sustainable business practices at The GLOBE Awards gala ceremony in Vancouver, BC. The retailer won The Award for Corporate Environmental Excellence. Read more…

Press Release – February 10, 2010

GREEN BUSINESS WEBSITE RELEASES ONE-YEAR SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE

Twenty-four of Canada’s largest corporations provide final report on sustainability commitment

Vancouver, BC February 10, 2011 – Walmart Canada and many of Canada’s largest corporations celebrated the conclusion of Walmart Canada’s Sustainability Challenge today, providing the public with an update on their sustainability initiatives. Read more…

Press Release – November 10, 2010

WALMART CANADA OPENS ITS FIRST SUSTAINABLE DISTRIBUTION CENTRE

Facility will be estimated 60% more energy-efficient than company's traditional centres; 
Sustainability features will help avoid approximately $4.8 million in energy costs over 5 years

BALZAC, AB, Nov. 10, 2010 - Walmart Canada announced today the opening of its first sustainable fresh food distribution centre, a state-of-the-art facility that will be an estimated 60% more energy-efficient. Read more…

Press Release – February 2010

WALMART CANADA UNVEILS WEBSITE TO DRIVE BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY

Showcase of environmental best practices of Canadian businesses & organizations first step to virtual centre of excellence

Vancouver, B.C., February 10, 2010 – Walmart Canada announced today the launch of ShareGreen.ca, a website to share sustainable business practices across the Canadian business community. Read more…