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Kathleen McLaughlin

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Kathleen McLaughlin

Title: Chief Sustainability Officer Company: Walmart Industry: Retail
250 LEADERS
Kathleen McLaughlin has served as Chief Sustainability Officer for Walmart since 2013, where she oversees initiatives on climate, nature, waste, human rights and inclusive supply chains, working closely with suppliers and NGOs through programmes such as Project Gigaton. Kathleen’ s efforts focus on driving emissions reductions, advancing regenerative practices and improving livelihoods, demonstrating how a global retailer can leverage scale for positive environmental and social impact. She is also President of the Walmart Foundation. sustainabilitymag. com 157