Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Industrial  -  January 29, 2025

Walmart Builds Sustainable Campus

Retailer Walmart announced its New Home Office campus in Bentonville, Arkansas, includes sustainable features such as renewable energy, electric vehicle charging and glass that lowers energy use.

Once construction is completed at the 350-acre campus, it will serve as a model for the zero-emissions future that will be part of Walmart’s operations, according to a statement.

"Sustainability and technology also played key roles in every decision. Our campus is designed to reflect a sustainable future with buildings constructed from mass timber – the largest application of its kind in the U.S. – and designed to achieve LEED Platinum standards," said Cindi Marsiglio, Senior Vice President, Corporate Real Estate, Walmart.

The sustainable features of the campus and its construction include 12 office buildings designed to achieve LEED Platinum certification, powered by 100% renewable electricity and outfitted with energy-saving features including LED lighting and 450,000 square feet of dynamic glass; more than 300 EV charging stations; a rentable bike fleet; more than 1,000 bike parking spaces; more than 95% by weight of construction waste recycled or diverted from the landfill to date, including more than 423,000 tons of concrete; 70,000 tons of asphalt crushed or milled and reused throughout construction; 4 tons of refrigerant reclaimed; 17,000 tons of metal and 20 tons of paper and plastic recycled; 2.4 million square feet of office space constructed from regionally and domestically sourced mass timber; and the latest in regenerative design and construction practices.

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