Wal-Mart puts down marker with sustainability index
By: Ben Cooper | 4 August 2009
The launch of Wal-Mart's sustainable product index has generated much comment, some positive and some not so complimentary. Ben Cooper examines the response from environmental commentators and campaigners.
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The launch of Wal-Mart's sustainable product index has generated much comment, some positive and some not so complimentary. Ben Cooper examines the response from environmental commentators and campaigners.
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