Walmart to Host Sustainability Summit

Walmart Canada is hosting a summit on sustainability, highlighting the very real business case for going green. Collaborating across industry sectors, the Summit will accelerate the implementation of profitable, environmentally sustainable business practices.

On February 10, 2010, Walmart Canada, along with leading Canadian CEOs, heads of government, NGOs and environmental leaders, will workshop new ideas focusing on Energy, Waste & Material Management, and Green Products & Solutions in downtown Vancouver, BC.

Presenters include Dr. David Suzuki and David Cheesewright:

Dr. David Suzuki – Keynote Speaker

David Suzuki, Co-Founder of the David Suzuki Foundation, is an award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster. He is renowned for his radio and television programs that explain the complexities of the natural
sciences in a compelling, easily understood way. Learn more...

David Cheesewright

David Cheesewright is the President and CEO of Walmart Canada Corp., which operates a growing chain of 300 locations nationwide. Walmart Canada employs 80,000 Canadians and serves more than one million customers
each day. Learn more...

“For the good of the planet we must share sustainable business practices across all business sectors. We have a huge opportunity to drive environmental collaboration.”

David Cheesewright, President & CEO, Walmart Canada Corp.