Overall impact
D (32)

Commentary

Walmart is a below-average overall performer. With a 'D' rating of 31.6 for overall impact (bottom 25% of all companies), Walmart ranks 17th out of 22 industry peers, behind D-Market Elektronik Hizmetler ve Ticaret, PriceSmart, Target and 13 others, and ahead of Big Lots, Tuesday Morning, Ollie's Bargain Outlet and 2 others. On top material causes for Walmart's industry (Retail), Walmart performs well in Arts and Culture Access (80.2 score), Disaster Readiness and Effective Aid (81.2) and Quality Primary Education (92.5) and performs poorly in Improved Mental Health (0.0 score), Reduced Inequality (0.0), Accountable Institutions (0.0) and 14 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Company
Founded
1962
Employees
2,100,000
Sector
Consumer Staples
Industry
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Sub-industry
Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail
SASB industry
Multiline and Specialty Retailers & Distributors
Headquarters
Ar, United States
Share classes
WMT
WMMVY
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Mission
To save people money so they can live better.
Description
Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail and wholesale stores and clubs, eCommerce websites, and mobile applications worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores under Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands; membership-only warehouse clubs; and ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, PhonePe and other sites. The company also offers grocery items, including dry grocery, snacks, dairy, meat, produce, deli and bakery, frozen foods, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, as well as consumables, such as health and beauty aids, pet supplies, household chemicals, paper goods, and baby products; and fuel and other categories. In addition, it is involved in the provision of health and wellness products covering pharmacy, optical and hearing services, over-the-counter drugs, and protein and nutrition products; and home, hardlines, and seasonal items, including home improvement, outdoor living, gardening, furniture, apparel, jewelry, tools and power equipment, housewares, toys, and mattresses. Further, the company offers consumer electronics and accessories, software, video games, office supplies, appliances, and third-party gift cards. Additionally, it operates digital payment platforms; offers financial services and related products, including money transfers, bill payments, money orders, check cashing, prepaid access, co-branded credit cards, installment lending, and earned wage access; and markets lines of merchandise under private and licensed brands. The company was formerly known as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and changed its name to Walmart Inc. in February 2018. Walmart Inc. was founded in 1945 and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.
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Ethos considers the following causes material for Walmart, based on its industry sub-industry Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.
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