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The company also works with others to address social issues within supply chains, including tackling systemic risks to human rights and advancing economic opportunity for workers.
“ How do you embed sustainability into sourcing, operations and facilities management?” Kathleen poses.“ That’ s really what we’ re trying to do. It matters for the long-term success of business, as well as helping us fulfil expectations that our stakeholders have of what we ought to be focused on as a retailer that they trust and want to do business with.”
“ There’ s never been a more important time to work at this intersection of society and business”
Kathleen McLaughlin EVP, Chief Sustainability Officer Walmart sustainabilitymag. com 25