Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is a large international retailer founded in 1962 in Arkansas by Sam Walton, operating in 15 countries with over 1.8 million employees. It has made many acquisitions in the US since the 1970s to become a leader in the retail industry. The company is committed to corporate social responsibility with a dedicated CSR budget and representative reporting to the board, and has donated over $245 million to charities. It aims to reduce its environmental impact and support communities through education and job initiatives, while fostering diversity in the workplace.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is a large international retailer founded in 1962 in Arkansas by Sam Walton, operating in 15 countries with over 1.8 million employees. It has made many acquisitions in the US since the 1970s to become a leader in the retail industry. The company is committed to corporate social responsibility with a dedicated CSR budget and representative reporting to the board, and has donated over $245 million to charities. It aims to reduce its environmental impact and support communities through education and job initiatives, while fostering diversity in the workplace.
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is a large international retailer founded in 1962 in Arkansas by Sam Walton, operating in 15 countries with over 1.8 million employees. It has made many acquisitions in the US since the 1970s to become a leader in the retail industry. The company is committed to corporate social responsibility with a dedicated CSR budget and representative reporting to the board, and has donated over $245 million to charities. It aims to reduce its environmental impact and support communities through education and job initiatives, while fostering diversity in the workplace.
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• Founder(s) • Sam Walton • Founded in • 1962 • Headquarters • Bentonville, Arkansas, USA • Operating in • 15 countries • Employees • 1.8 million • Most Important Mergers • From the 1970s onwards the company has made many acquisitions mostly in the US. CSR Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. CSR
CSR Representative Reporting to
The Board CSR Budget In 2005 Wal-Mart donated more than $245 million to help charities and other US organisations Environment
• As a large international company Wal-Mart is
aware of its impact on the environment and the ongoing changes and challenges with which businesses are faced in a fast changing world. Community
• In addition to its commitment to the
Children's Miracle Network and job creation initiatives the company engages in activities covering topics such as education, People
• Wal-Mart's commitment to diversity enables
the company to better serve its customers and to establish a positive work environment for its employees. Thank you