THE SUSTAINABILITY INTERVIEW
“ There are many challenges in value chains – but the sustainability practices help mitigate those”
Kathleen McLaughlin EVP, Chief Sustainability Officer Walmart
Importantly, the emissions reductions achieved are not exclusive to Walmart. Suppliers’ improvements benefit all their customers, amplifying the programme’ s impact.
Balancing cost, innovation and sustainability One of the central challenges in supply chain sustainability is balancing cost with environmental performance.
“ There are trade-offs all the time,” Kathleen acknowledges. Some interventions, particularly in sectors like animal protein, remain prohibitively
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