date:Sep 16, 2013
said Mike Duke, president and chief executive officer. Were starting to really drive progress with the Index.
The Sustainability Index has been rolled out across 200 product categories, and to more than 1,000 suppliers, Wal-Mart said. By the end of this year, it is estimated the Index will expand to include more than 300 product categories and as many as 5,000 suppliers.
Based on data from the Index, Wal-Mart said it has been working with suppliers, nonprofits, industry experts and government