WALMART CHAMPIONING SUSTAINABLE SUPPLIERS
information about a suppliers approach to managing its social and environmental impact on the full lifecycle of its products , had only been a tool for Walmart and its suppliers . Now , as part of the Sustainability Leaders shop , important insights from the tool are available to anyone .
The Sustainability Leaders shop takes information from the Index and translates it into an easy-tounderstand format for Walmart customers . Products displayed with a badge indicate that their manufacturer ranks as best in class among other suppliers in that product category , based on their responses to detailed category surveys developed by TSC . The badge symbolises that the manufacturer of a particular product is ranked highest among its peers within its category ; or in categories where there are many leading manufacturers , products made by any manufacturer that scores over 80 percent , will also qualify for a badge .
Although the badge isn ’ t specific to the individual product ’ s environmental or social impact , the manufacturer and category level approach is intended to help customers identify companies leading in sustainability .
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