Walmart Inc
Walmart's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Walmart completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
However, Walmart has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Walmart's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Walmart amounted to 15,060,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Walmart decreased by 15.11%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Walmart's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Walmart's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Walmart were 8,110,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Walmart reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Walmart's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 31.87%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Walmart's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.51%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Walmart's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Walmart reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,950,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Walmart reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Walmart's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Market-Based) have decreased by 39.09%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a e
What methodology does Walmart use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Walmart reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Walmart's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Walmart's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Walmart reported 618,900,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Walmart includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Walmart's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Walmart's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Walmart reported total Scope 3 emissions of 618,900,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Walmart reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Walmart's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 235.49%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2022), Walmart's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Walmart 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Insights into Walmart’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Walmart reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,110,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 648,126 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 12.51 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Walmart's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Walmart's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Walmart reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 12.51 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 16.55 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Walmart rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Walmart ranked 10 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Walmart is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Walmart's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Walmart reported a total carbon footprint of 633,960,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.73% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Walmart's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.62% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.28%. a