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Published on August 30th, 2007

Wal-Mart Donates $1.5 Million for Sustainability Research

by Trey Granger

GreenBiz News profiles Wal-Mart’s $1.5 million donation to the University of Arkansas to fund research on carbon reduction and sustainable agriculture.

Last year, the Chronicle of Philanthorpy recognized Wal-Mart as the largest corporate cash contributor in America with over $270 million donated from the Wal-Mart Foundation.

The contribution will be given to the University of Arkansas’ Applied Sustainability Center, part of the Sam M. Walton College of Business (named after Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton). The Center was officially approved by the University in February, and has been associated with Wal-Mart for several months now. Wal-Mart is headquartered in nearby Bentonville, Arkansas.

Trey Granger

Trey Granger

Trey Granger is a staff member at Earth911.com.

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