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As one of the largest corporations in the United States, Walmart has a social responsibility, both for its employees and its customers, which is described in the company’s code of ethics.
Walmart Inc. Information
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| Type | Public |
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| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | June 13, 1945; 74 years ago (in Rogers, Arkansas) |
| Founder | Sam Walton |
| Headquarters | Bentonville, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Number of locations | 11,438 stores worldwide (October 31, 2019) |
| Area served | Worldwide |
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| Revenue | US$514.405 billion (2019) |
| Operating income | US$21.957 billion (2019) |
| Owner | Walton family (51%) |
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Walmart Ethics
Walmart code of ethics has three basic principles when it comes to operating its business practices:
- Respect for the Person
- Customer Service
- Pursuit of Excellence
Walmart Code of Conducts
Walmart adheres to a series of guiding principles in its code of ethics that include compliance with the law, presenting honest information about the company’s practices, acting in a manner that shows integrity and consulting managers or the Ethics Office Global Walmart, on any problem that arises with ethical issues.
Walmart Mission Statement
Walmart Mission is “to save people money so they can live better“. Strategic decisions in the business are a direct manifestation of this mission statement, which is synonymous to the company’s slogan, “Save money“.
Walmart Vision Statement
Like many companies, Walmart has an ideal vision of what it tries to achieve on a personal and community level. The company’s vision statement is as follows: “The vision of the Global Ethics Office is to promote the appropriation of Walmart’s ethical culture to all stakeholders worldwide.”
Walmart Ethics Number
- Global Ethics Helpline: 1-800-963-8442
- Open Door Process
- Contact your immediate supervisor, up to and including your facility manager.
- Contact the next level in leading up to and including market, regional and divisional teams.
- Call Walmart Ethics Hotline Number 1-800-530-9929, option 5 to speak with an Associate Relations manager.
Concern Regarding Walmart Statement of Ethics
Walmart, Inc.
Attn: Global Ethics and Compliance
702 SW 8th Street
Bentonville, AR 72716-0860