Chicago News and Notes

April 22, 2011

In this week's News and Notes, learn the truth about Walmart diversity, check in on Walmart's sustainability progress with our 2011 Global Responsibility Report and read about Walmart's promise to military families.

Walmart's Commitment to Supplier Diversity A recent Crain's Chicago Business piece misrepresented Walmart's commitment to minority builders. Julie Murphy, Walmart U.S. Senior Vice President, confronts the article with the truth about Walmart's supplier diversity. What Walmart's Global Responsibility Report Means for Chicago At Walmart, we've talked all year about our sustainability goals: To be supplied 100 percent by renewable energy To create zero waste To sell products that sustain people and the environment And now, we're checking in on those goals with our newly released 2011 Global Responsibility Report. In Chicago, we know that you want more than just affordable groceries and jobs. You want a store that you can trust to treat its employees well and promote environmental sustainability. Take a look at this year's report where we tell you how we're doing both of those things, and more. Then tweet your favorite sustainability goal to @WalmartCAN!

Walmart's Promise to Military Families From the very beginning, Walmart has been a strong supporter of our men and women in uniform, and that dedication continues to this day. Today, we are pleased to announce our latest initiatives to give our troops and their families the respect and honor they deserve. Don't Forget to Follow @WalmartCAN on Twitter! @WalmartCAN RT fastcompany How @Walmart Is Crushing Its Ambitious Global-Responsibility Goals http://bit.ly/dR4e7P @WalmartCAN RT Walmart Walmart's 2011 Global Responsibility Report is herehttp://walmarturl.com/responsblty. What sustainability fact got your attention? ^KL @WalmartCAN RT HartfordBiz Walmart steps up philanthropy, targets hunger. In CT, one of wealthiest states, 12.3% are "food insecure." http://bit.ly/i4gSFE

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