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Clinton Showcases Wal-Mart’s Efforts on Environment

070928_leescottclintonglob.jpgPresident Clinton today sought to highlight the efforts of Wal-Mart, a company long criticized by Democrats for its health and labor practices, to safeguard the environment and provide a template for growth in developing countries. Sharing the stage during the opening session of the Clinton Global Initiative with the CEO of Wal-Mart, H. Lee Scott, the former president said that if the company generates wealth and jobs while reducing its carbon footprint, “then other businesses will follow suit.” Mr. Clinton suggested that the World Bank should encourage developing countries to mimic Wal-Mart’s environmental practices. During a dialogue, Mr. Clinton prompted Mr. Scott to take credit for his company’s environmental efforts. Referring to Wal-Mart’s plan to sell 100 million compact florescent light bulbs, Mr. Clinton asked, “If this one company sells one hundred million of those light bulbs and people screw them in and use them it has the effect of taking 700,000 cars off the road. Is that right?” Image source: viewimage.com. > Continue.

News selected by Covalence | Country: Norway, USA | Company: Wal-Mart | Source: New-York Sun

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