Wal-Mart Releases Guidance for Suppliers on Sustainability Policy; Target Releases Sustainable Product Standard

摘要

On February 27, Wal-Mart released its "Implementation Guide for Policy on Sustainable Chemistry" (Implementation Guide) aimed at helping its suppliers meet the goals of the sustainability policy the company announced on September 12, 2013. This policy is aimed at lowering Wal-Mart's social and environmental impacts and meeting customers' expectations. The title, "Sustainable Chemistry," suggests that the policy addresses broader environmental and social concerns, but the focus is on reducing and eliminating the use or generation of substances that may be hazardous to humans or the environment. The policy seeks to minimize potential hazard to human health and the environment by limiting exposure to hazardous chemicals in household cleaning, personal care, beauty, and cosmetic products sold at both Wal-Mart and Sam's Club locations.