Wal-Mart attempts to use less fossil fuel

Wal-Mart will look for ways to reduce the amount of nonrenewable fuels used to make the products it sells, the latest target in a set of environmental goals for the world's largest retailer, Chief Executive Lee Scott said. In an environmental speech in London, Scott said Wal-Mart could work with its thousands of suppliers to help them develop ways to rely less on fossil fuels in making their products.

Under Scott, the company has set goals to someday use only renewable energy, to create zero waste and to sell products that sustain resources and the environment. Scott has said the policy allows Wal-Mart to "do well while doing good," cutting its costs for energy and excess packaging while reducing pollution. "It is the responsibility of every corporation to be more sustainable," he said.

Last month Wal-Mart opened the first of a new line of energy-efficient stores in Kansas City, Mo., that uses 20% less energy than other Wal-Mart Supercenters. Scott said Wal-Mart is now moving past setting green goals for itself and wants to spread the message to its suppliers, employees, customers and communities.

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