BENTONVILLE — US retail giant Walmart has issued its first green bond - a US$2 billion offer which has been described as the biggest ever from a US corporation.
The company says that the proceeds will be used to fund existing and future projects over the next few years to enable it to meet its sustainability goals.
These include investing in renewable energy, high performance buildings, sustainable transport, zero waste and circular economy, water stewardship, and habitat restoration and conservation.