Walmart Inc.
CSWH grade, method v1.1, based on the records listed
Grade A, 91 out of 100
Method v1.1, as of Oct 29, 2026. How we grade.
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Categories
| Category | Grade | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Economic systems, wealth and labor | Grade B, 81 out of 100 | 6 indicators with data · 6 of 6 causes graded |
| Healthcare, education and social welfare | Grade A, 100 out of 100 | 2 indicators with data · 4 of 4 causes graded |
| Race, identity and social justice | Grade A, 100 out of 100 | 2 indicators with data · 5 of 6 causes graded |
| Immigration and border policy | Grade A, 100 out of 100 | 1 indicators with data · 3 of 3 causes graded |
| Criminal justice, policing and public safety | Grade A, 100 out of 100 | 1 indicators with data · 1 of 1 causes graded |
| Climate, energy and environmental policy | Grade A, 88 out of 100 | 3 indicators with data · 3 of 4 causes graded |
| Foreign policy, military and international affairs | Grade A, 100 out of 100 | 1 indicators with data · 2 of 2 causes graded |
| Political institutions and democratic restructuring | No grade | Not graded: no public record links companies to these causes |
| Radical structural and revolutionary positions | Grade A, 100 out of 100 | 1 indicators with data · 1 of 1 causes graded |
Economic systems, wealth and labor Grade B, 81 out of 100
Causes
- Democratic socialism — Not graded: no company record measures this. Employee-ownership plans in Form 5500 data are a possible later addition and were not checked
- Wealth redistribution Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Effective income-tax rate)
- Wealth taxes Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Effective income-tax rate)
- Public ownership of industries — Not graded: no company record measures this. Employee-ownership plans in Form 5500 data are a possible later addition and were not checked
- Stronger labor unions Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Union-rights findings)
- Living minimum wage Grade D, 40 out of 100 (Median employee pay, Wage theft found)
- Guaranteed employment — Not graded: no company record measures this. Employee-ownership plans in Form 5500 data are a possible later addition and were not checked
- Shorter workweek Grade B, 80 out of 100 (Overtime back wages found)
- Worker ownership — Not graded: no company record measures this. Employee-ownership plans in Form 5500 data are a possible later addition and were not checked
- Anti-corporate concentration Grade D, 50 out of 100 (Antitrust and consumer-protection actions)
- Corporate responsibility — Not graded yet: this cause was added after method v1.0; which company indicators count for it is a method v1.1 decision
Indicators
Effective income-tax rate C-ECO-1 Grade A, 100 out of 100
Income-tax expense $18,929,000,000 / pre-tax income $77,626,000,000 = 24.4% (FY2024-FY2026, 3 years)
Effective income-tax rate: 3 records from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, from 2024 to 2026.
See the records (3)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2026-01-31: income-tax expense (benefit) $7,199,000,000; income before income taxes $29,469,000,000 (XBRL) | $7,199,000,000 | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by SEC CIK | Report an error |
| Jan 31, 2025 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-01-31: income-tax expense (benefit) $6,152,000,000; income before income taxes $26,309,000,000 (XBRL) | $6,152,000,000 | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by SEC CIK | Report an error |
| Jan 31, 2024 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2024-01-31: income-tax expense (benefit) $5,578,000,000; income before income taxes $21,848,000,000 (XBRL) | $5,578,000,000 | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by SEC CIK | Report an error |
Union-rights findings C-LAB-3 Grade A, 100 out of 100
6 findings = 0.029 per 10,000 employees; 83 charges shown as allegations, not scored
Union-rights findings: 6 records from the National Labor Relations Board, from 2022 to 2024. Outcomes as recorded: Informal Settlement (5), Compliance w/BO (1).
See the newest 5 records
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2024 | National Labor Relations Board | NLRB case 10-CA-333009, Walmart Inc., Central, SC: unfair labor practice charge filed 2024-01-05; closed 2024-10-25: Informal Settlement | Informal Settlement | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Dec 6, 2022 | National Labor Relations Board | NLRB case 16-CA-308476, WAL-MART STORES, INC., Dallas, TX: unfair labor practice charge filed 2022-12-06; closed 2025-08-12: Informal Settlement | Informal Settlement | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name (former name) | Report an error |
| Jul 10, 2022 | National Labor Relations Board | NLRB case 06-CA-299058, Walmart Inc., Baden, PA: unfair labor practice charge filed 2022-07-10; closed 2026-07-02: Informal Settlement | Informal Settlement | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jul 5, 2022 | National Labor Relations Board | NLRB case 10-CA-298652, Walmart, Inc., Central, SC: unfair labor practice charge filed 2022-07-05; closed 2024-10-25: Informal Settlement | Informal Settlement | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Mar 14, 2022 | National Labor Relations Board | NLRB case 15-CA-292146, Walmart, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA: unfair labor practice charge filed 2022-03-14; closed 2024-09-03: Compliance w/BO | Compliance w/BO | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
All 6 records about Union-rights findings, newest first, on one page, each with its source.
Allegations about Union-rights findings: shown, not scored. These are charges, complaints or pending cases. They are listed for information and never lower a grade.
Union-rights findings: 83 allegations from the National Labor Relations Board, from 2021 to 2026. Outcomes as recorded: status: Open (25), closed: Withdrawal Adjusted (7), closed: Dismissal Non-adjusted (34), closed: Withdrawal Non-adjusted (17).
See the newest 5 allegations
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | National Labor Relations Board | Allegation NLRB case 19-CA-397300, Walmart Inc., Butte, MT: unfair labor practice charge filed 2026-10-16; status Open; the allegations are not a finding. Alleged: 8(a)(1) Coercive Statements (Threats, Promises of Benefits, etc.) | status: Open | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Sep 28, 2026 | National Labor Relations Board | Allegation NLRB case 12-CA-395766, Walmart Inc., Arcadia, FL: unfair labor practice charge filed 2026-09-28; status Open; the allegations are not a finding. Alleged: 8(a)(1) Concerted Activities (Retaliation, Discharge, Discipline) | status: Open | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Aug 28, 2026 | National Labor Relations Board | Allegation NLRB case 14-CA-393765, Walmart Inc., Kansas City, MO: unfair labor practice charge filed 2026-08-28; status Open; the allegations are not a finding. Alleged: 8(a)(1) Concerted Activities (Retaliation, Discharge, Discipline); 8(a)(1) Coercive Statements (Threats, Promises of Benefits, etc.) | status: Open | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Aug 5, 2026 | National Labor Relations Board | Allegation NLRB case 10-CA-392243, Walmart #03750, Warner Robins, GA: unfair labor practice charge filed 2026-08-05; status Open; the allegations are not a finding | status: Open | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jul 2, 2026 | National Labor Relations Board | Allegation NLRB case 31-CA-390111, Walmart Neighborhood Market, Camarillo, CA: unfair labor practice charge filed 2026-07-02; status Open; the allegations are not a finding | status: Open | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name (subsidiary) | Report an error |
All 83 allegations about Union-rights findings, newest first, 50 to a page, each with its source.
Median employee pay C-LAB-5 Grade F, 0 out of 100
Median employee pay $30,520 = 0.92 x the HHS guideline ($33,000, household of 4, 2026)
Median employee pay: 1 record from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, dated Apr 23, 2026.
See the record (1)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | Proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed 2026-04-23: CEO pay ratio 958:1; median employee annual total compensation $30,520 | $30,520 | Source record | Oct 23, 2026 | matched by SEC CIK | Report an error |
Wage theft found C-LAB-2 Grade B, 80 out of 100
$76,570 in 12 cases = $36 per 1,000 employees
Wage theft found: 12 records from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, from 2021 to 2026; the amounts total $76,570. Outcomes as recorded: back wages computed (12).
See the newest 5 records
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division | Wage and Hour Division compliance action, case 5097609, Walmart Inc. (Walmart), Colville, WA, findings 2025-12-23 to 2026-04-26: back wages $11,330 for 1 employees; civil money penalties $0 | $11,330 · back wages computed | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Apr 18, 2025 | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division | Wage and Hour Division compliance action, case 2003197, Walmart, Inc. (Walmart), Cicero, IL, findings 2025-02-08 to 2025-04-18: back wages $4,531 for 1 employees; civil money penalties $0 | $4,531 · back wages computed | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Dec 31, 2024 | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division | Wage and Hour Division compliance action, case 1995568, Walmart Corporation (Walmart), Phoenix, AZ, findings 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31: back wages $2,991 for 1 employees; civil money penalties $0 | $2,991 · back wages computed | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Aug 31, 2024 | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division | Wage and Hour Division compliance action, case 1996129, Walmart, Inc. (Walmart Supercenter), Forest Park, IL, findings 2024-01-31 to 2024-08-31: back wages $307 for 2 employees; civil money penalties $0 | $307 · back wages computed | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Feb 16, 2024 | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division | Wage and Hour Division compliance action, case 1994590, Walmart, Inc. (Sams Club), Wake Forest, NC, findings 2022-02-16 to 2024-02-16: back wages $4,926 for 35 employees (overtime $4,926); civil money penalties $0 | $4,926 · back wages computed | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
All 12 records about Wage theft found, newest first, on one page, each with its source.
Overtime back wages found C-LAB-2-OT Grade B, 80 out of 100
$5,273 in 2 cases = $3 per 1,000 employees
Overtime back wages found: 2 records from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, from 2021 to 2024; the amounts total $5,273. Outcomes as recorded: back wages computed (2).
See the records (2)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2024 | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division | Wage and Hour Division compliance action, case 1994590, Walmart, Inc. (Sams Club), Wake Forest, NC, findings 2022-02-16 to 2024-02-16: back wages $4,926 for 35 employees (overtime $4,926); civil money penalties $0 | $4,926 · back wages computed | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Nov 1, 2021 | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division | Wage and Hour Division compliance action, case 1956385, Walmart, Inc (Walmart), Las Vegas, NV, findings 2020-10-01 to 2021-11-01: back wages $347 for 1 employees (overtime $347); civil money penalties $0 | $347 · back wages computed | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
Antitrust and consumer-protection actions C-ECO-3 Grade D, 50 out of 100
2 resolved cases
Antitrust and consumer-protection actions: 2 records from the Federal Trade Commission, from 2025 to 2026. Outcomes as recorded: Pending (2).
See the records (2)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | Federal Trade Commission | FTC case "Walmart Inc., FTC et al. v. (Walmart Spark Driver)" (Federal action; FTC matter 232 3055); case status reported by the FTC: Pending; last updated 2026-03-03. | Pending | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Federal Trade Commission | FTC case "Walmart, FTC v." (Federal action; FTC matter 182 3012); case status reported by the FTC: Pending; last updated 2025-06-20. | Pending | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
Allegations about Antitrust and consumer-protection actions: shown, not scored. These are charges, complaints or pending cases. They are listed for information and never lower a grade.
Antitrust and consumer-protection actions: 1 allegation from the Federal Trade Commission, dated Apr 8, 2022.
See the allegation (1)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2022 | Federal Trade Commission | Allegation FTC case "Walmart, U.S. v." (Federal action; FTC matter 2023173); case status reported by the FTC: Pending; last updated 2022-04-08. Not resolved: shown as an allegation, not scored. | Pending | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
Serious workplace-safety violations C-LAB-1 Grade A, 98 out of 100
104 weighted serious, willful and repeat violations and fatality inspections = 0.050 per 1,000 employees
Serious workplace-safety violations: 79 records from the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, from 2021 to 2026; the amounts total $459,913.
See the newest 5 records
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration | OSHA fatality/catastrophe inspection 349117622 at WALMART STORE #1936, Sault Sainte Marie, MI, opened 2026-08-17: no violations cited; current penalty $0; case open | $0 · no violations cited | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jul 22, 2026 | U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration | OSHA fatality/catastrophe inspection 349066696 at WALMART, Santa Clarita, CA, opened 2026-07-22: no violations cited; current penalty $0; case open | $0 · no violations cited | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jul 14, 2026 | U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration | OSHA fatality/catastrophe inspection 349052274 at WALMART INC., San Jacinto, CA, opened 2026-07-14: no violations cited; current penalty $0; case open | $0 · no violations cited | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| May 20, 2026 | U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration | OSHA fatality/catastrophe inspection 348951021 at WALMART INC., Chula Vista, CA, opened 2026-05-20: no violations cited; current penalty $0; case open | $0 · no violations cited | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Apr 22, 2026 | U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration | OSHA inspection 348893678 at WALMART INC., Midway, TN, opened 2026-04-22: 2 serious violations cited; current penalty $6,400; case open | $6,400 · 2 serious violations cited | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
All 79 records about Serious workplace-safety violations, newest first, 50 to a page, each with its source.
Mine-safety violations (mining companies only) C-LAB-6Not covered
MSHA covers mines; this company is not a mining company
Healthcare, education and social welfare Grade A, 100 out of 100
Causes
- Medicare for All Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Private health-insurance business)
- Elimination of private health insurance Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Private health-insurance business)
- Tuition-free public college — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
- Student debt cancellation Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Consumer-finance enforcement)
- Public or social housing — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
- Universal rent control — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
- Universal childcare — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
- Guaranteed basic income — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
- Free or subsidized public transit — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
- Tenant power — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
- Broad debt cancellation Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Consumer-finance enforcement)
- Food safety — Not graded on the company card: food brands are graded on the food report card
Indicators
Private health-insurance business C-HLT-1 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No private health-insurance business (based on the company's line of business)
Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).
Private health-insurance business: 1 record from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, dated Oct 27, 2026.
See the record (1)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | SEC industry code (SIC) 5331: Retail-Variety Stores | — | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | the company's own SEC record | Report an error |
Consumer-finance enforcement C-FIN-1 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No enforcement actions found (2021 on)
Race, identity and social justice Grade A, 100 out of 100
Causes
- Structural racism Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Discrimination findings: race)
- Reparations for slavery — Not graded: employer health-plan coverage is not public in any dataset
- Equity-based policies — No indicator behind this cause has data for this company yet (Publishes its EEO-1 workforce data)
- Transgender rights Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Discrimination findings: sexual orientation and gender identity)
- Public funding of gender-affirming care — Not graded: employer health-plan coverage is not public in any dataset
- Reproductive autonomy — Not graded: employer health-plan coverage is not public in any dataset
- Indigenous sovereignty Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Violations on or near tribal lands)
- LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Discrimination findings: sexual orientation and gender identity)
- Socialist feminism Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Women in leadership, Discrimination findings: sex)
- Gender-affirming care for minors — Not graded: employer health-plan coverage is not public in any dataset
Indicators
Discrimination findings: race C-EQ-1-RACE Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No resolved EEOC suits found (2021 on); 1 suits not resolved shown as allegations, not scored
Allegations about Discrimination findings: race: shown, not scored. These are charges, complaints or pending cases. They are listed for information and never lower a grade.
Discrimination findings: race: 1 allegation from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, dated Feb 11, 2022.
See the allegation (1)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2022 | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | Allegation EEOC press release, 2022-02-11: "EEOC Sues Walmart for Gender and Race Discrimination" (suit filed; the allegations are not resolved) | suit filed; the allegations are not resolved | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
Publishes its EEO-1 workforce data C-EQ-3Not checked yet
Not checked yet (checked by hand each year)
Discrimination findings: sexual orientation and gender identity C-EQ-1-SOGI Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No resolved EEOC suits found (2021 on)
Violations on or near tribal lands C-ENV-7 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No facilities on or near tribal lands with federal enforcement cases found
Women in leadership C-EQ-2Not extracted yet
Not extracted yet: the proxy statement does not give this in a form the parser reads; it is in the hand-entry queue
Women in leadership: 1 record from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, dated Apr 23, 2026.
See the record (1)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | Proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed 2026-04-23: CEO pay ratio 958:1; median employee annual total compensation $30,520 | $30,520 | Source record | Oct 23, 2026 | matched by SEC CIK | Report an error |
Discrimination findings: sex C-EQ-1-SEX Grade A, 100 out of 100
4 resolved suits = 0.019 per 10,000 employees
Discrimination findings: sex: 4 records from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, from 2021 to 2025; the amounts total $915,112. Outcomes as recorded: settled (4).
See the records (4)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2025 | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | EEOC press release, 2025-03-24: "Walmart to Pay $415,112 in EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit" | $415,112 · settled | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Feb 8, 2024 | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | EEOC press release, 2024-02-08: "Walmart to Pay $30,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Suit" | $30,000 · settled | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jan 11, 2024 | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | EEOC press release, 2024-01-11: "Walmart to Pay $60,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit" | $60,000 · settled | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jun 14, 2021 | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | EEOC press release, 2021-06-14: "Walmart to Pay $410,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit" | $410,000 · settled | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
Allegations about Discrimination findings: sex: shown, not scored. These are charges, complaints or pending cases. They are listed for information and never lower a grade.
Discrimination findings: sex: 2 allegations from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, from 2022 to 2023. Outcomes as recorded: suit filed; the allegations are not resolved (2).
See the allegations (2)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2023 | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | Allegation EEOC press release, 2023-09-19: "EEOC Sues Walmart for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation" (suit filed; the allegations are not resolved) | suit filed; the allegations are not resolved | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Feb 11, 2022 | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | Allegation EEOC press release, 2022-02-11: "EEOC Sues Walmart for Gender and Race Discrimination" (suit filed; the allegations are not resolved) | suit filed; the allegations are not resolved | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
Immigration and border policy Grade A, 100 out of 100
Causes
- Abolish ICE Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Immigration-enforcement contracts)
- Broad immigration amnesty — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- End immigrant detention Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Immigration-enforcement contracts)
- Decriminalize migration — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- End mass deportations Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Immigration-enforcement contracts)
- Immigrant access to public services — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Eliminate visa caps and quotas — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Open borders — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
Indicators
Immigration-enforcement contracts C-GOV-1 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No obligations found (2021 on; based on the company's line of business)
Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).
Criminal justice, policing and public safety Grade A, 100 out of 100
Causes
- Police abolition — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Defund or reallocate police budgets — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Prison abolition Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Prison and detention contracts)
- End cash bail — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause (bail-bond firms are rarely SEC filers)
- Drug decriminalization — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- End mandatory minimums — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- End qualified immunity — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Prisoner voting rights — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Civilian oversight of police — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Gun violence — Not graded yet: this cause was added after method v1.0, and no company record has been chosen for it
Indicators
Prison and detention contracts C-GOV-2 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No obligations found (2021 on; based on the company's line of business)
Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).
Climate, energy and environmental policy Grade A, 88 out of 100
Causes
- Green New Deal — No indicator behind this cause has data for this company yet (Greenhouse-gas emissions, Toxic releases)
- Fossil fuel phaseout Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Fossil-fuel business, Greenhouse-gas emissions)
- Public ownership of energy — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Environmental justice Grade C, 65 out of 100 (Pollution near overburdened communities, Federal environmental enforcement, Facilities in serious non-compliance now)
- Climate reparations — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Restrict new fossil fuel projects Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Fossil-fuel business, Greenhouse-gas emissions)
- Public transit electrification — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Ecosocialism — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
Indicators
Greenhouse-gas emissions C-ENV-4Not covered
This company's industry is not one the program reaches and no facility reports were found
Toxic releases C-ENV-3Shown, not scored yet
5 pounds released on site in 2024 = 0.0 per $1 billion of revenue
Shown, not scored yet: the bands are set from the first full run
Toxic releases: 1 record from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated Dec 31, 2024.
See the record (1)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | TRI 2024: WALMART DAIRY #7390, FORT WAYNE, IN reported 5 pounds of on-site releases (2 chemical reports); parent company reported: WALMART INC | 5 pounds released on site | Source record | Oct 23, 2026 | matched by the parent company the agency reports | Report an error |
Fossil-fuel business C-ENV-5 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No fossil-fuel business found (based on the company's line of business)
Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).
Fossil-fuel business: 1 record from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, dated Oct 27, 2026.
See the record (1)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | SEC industry code (SIC) 5331: Retail-Variety Stores | — | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | the company's own SEC record | Report an error |
Pollution near overburdened communities C-ENV-6Not covered
No TRI or GHGRP facilities with demographic data linked to this company
Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).
Federal environmental enforcement C-ENV-1 Grade F, 30 out of 100
7 cases with penalties (counted as 7: over $1 million counts double)
Federal environmental enforcement: 7 records from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, from 2021 to 2025; the amounts total $195,835. Outcomes as recorded: Final Order With Penalty (7).
See the newest 5 records
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | EPA enforcement case 10-2025-0068, WALMART - 4359 (ESA) (RCRA HW) (Administrative - Formal; RCRA): Final Order With Penalty; federal penalty assessed $20,000; dated 2025-05-27; defendant(s) named: WALMART | $20,000 · Final Order With Penalty | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Aug 1, 2024 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | EPA enforcement case 07-2024-0113, Walmart, Inc. FIFRA 14A Action For Penalty (Administrative - Formal; FIFRA): Final Order With Penalty; federal penalty assessed $17,078; dated 2024-08-01; defendant(s) named: Walmart, Inc. | $17,078 · Final Order With Penalty | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jun 17, 2024 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | EPA enforcement case 10-2024-0045, WALMART #2722 ESA (Administrative - Formal; RCRA): Final Order With Penalty; federal penalty assessed $20,000; dated 2024-06-17; defendant(s) named: WALMART | $20,000 · Final Order With Penalty | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Feb 21, 2024 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | EPA enforcement case 04-2023-0724, WALMART, INC (Administrative - Formal; FIFRA): Final Order With Penalty; federal penalty assessed $49,500; dated 2024-02-21; defendant(s) named: WALMART, INC | $49,500 · Final Order With Penalty | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| May 2, 2023 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | EPA enforcement case 03-2023-0033, WALMART, INC. (WALMART DISTRIBUTION CENTER #7034) (Administrative - Formal; RCRA): Final Order With Penalty; federal penalty assessed $6,250; dated 2023-05-02; defendant(s) named: WALMART, INC. | $6,250 · Final Order With Penalty | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
All 7 records about Federal environmental enforcement, newest first, on one page, each with its source.
Facilities in serious non-compliance now C-ENV-2 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. 0 of 1 facilities flagged as significant violators (0.0%)
Foreign policy, military and international affairs Grade A, 100 out of 100
Causes
- Anti-imperialism — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Major defense spending cuts Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Defense dependence)
- Close overseas military bases — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Palestinian self-determination — Not graded: the UN OHCHR database of businesses involved in settlements is not used until its reuse terms are checked (decision D11)
- End military aid to Israel — Not graded: the UN OHCHR database of businesses involved in settlements is not used until its reuse terms are checked (decision D11)
- Opposition to economic sanctions — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Reduce U.S. military alliances — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Anti-interventionism Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Defense dependence)
Indicators
Defense dependence C-GOV-3 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No Defense obligations found (2021 on; based on the company's line of business)
Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).
Political institutions and democratic restructuring No grade
Not graded: no public record links companies to these causes
Causes
- Abolish Electoral College — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Multiparty democracy — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Abolish U.S. Senate — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Supreme Court restructuring — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Publicly funded elections — Shown, not graded (Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded))
- Voting rights for noncitizens — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- New socialist constitution — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Parliamentary-style government — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Government overreach — Not graded yet: this cause was added after method v1.0, and no company record has been chosen for it
- Elections 2026 — Not graded yet: this cause was added after method v1.0, and no company record has been chosen for it
Indicators
Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded) C-ECO-2Shown, not graded
PAC contributions $5,615,000; lobbying $59,623,000 reported (2021 on; shown, not graded)
The records behind Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded) are listed under Lobbying and political money.
Radical structural and revolutionary positions Grade A, 100 out of 100
Causes
- Abolition of capitalism — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Revolutionary transformation — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Abolition of private profit in essential services Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Private health-insurance business)
- Nationalization of major corporations — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Worker-controlled government — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Dismantling existing security institutions — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
Indicators
Private health-insurance business C-HLT-1 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No private health-insurance business (based on the company's line of business)
Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).
The records behind Private health-insurance business are listed under Healthcare, education and social welfare.
Lobbying and political money (shown, not graded)
PAC contributions $5,615,000; lobbying $59,623,000 reported (2021 on; shown, not graded)
We show these amounts and lists without grading them: lobbying reports do not say whether a company was for or against a bill (decision D5).
Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded): 279 records from the U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov), from 2021 to 2026; the amounts total $59,623,000. Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded): 3 records from the Federal Election Commission, from 2022 to 2026; the amounts total $5,615,000. Outcomes as recorded: $2,144,000.00 to federal candidates' committees (2025-2026) (1), $1,917,000.00 to federal candidates' committees (2023-2024) (1), $1,554,000.00 to federal candidates' committees (2021-2022) (1).
See the newest 5 records
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: EMPIRE CONSULTING GROUP reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for WALMART INC. in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues TRD | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: CAPITOL CONSULTING GROUP LLC (DC) reported $40,000.00 (income) for lobbying for WALMART INC. in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues ECN | $40,000 · $40,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC. reported $90,000.00 (income) for lobbying for WALMART INC in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues BAN, BUD, CSP, HCR, LBR, TAX, TRD, VET; bills named: S. 492, H.R. 6231, H.R. 2853, S. 1404, H.R. 3074, S. 1525 | $90,000 · $90,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: THE SIMMONS & RUSSELL GROUP, LLC reported $80,000.00 (income) for lobbying for WALMART INC in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues CSP, MAN | $80,000 · $80,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 19, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC reported $80,000.00 (income) for lobbying for WALMART INC in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues CSP, TAX, TRD; bills named: H.R. 1 | $80,000 · $80,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
All 282 records about Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded), newest first, 50 to a page, each with its source.
LDA.gov: "Senate Office of Public Records cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from LDA.gov"
Change log
- Oct 26, 2026 · Economic systems, wealth and labor changedB (78) to B (81)
- Oct 26, 2026 · C-LAB-3 Union-rights findingsnot_loaded -> 6 findings = 0.029 per 10,000 employees; 83 charges shown as allegations, not scored
- Oct 25, 2026 · Overall grade changedB (84) to A (91)
- Oct 25, 2026 · Economic systems, wealth and labor changedC (63) to B (78)
- Oct 25, 2026 · C-LAB-1 Serious workplace-safety violationsnot_loaded -> 104 weighted serious, willful and repeat violations and fatality inspections = 0.050 per 1,000 employees
- Oct 25, 2026 · C-LAB-2 Wage theft foundnot_loaded -> $76,570 in 12 cases = $36 per 1,000 employees
- Oct 25, 2026 · C-LAB-2-OT Overtime back wages foundnot_loaded -> $5,273 in 2 cases = $3 per 1,000 employees
- Oct 24, 2026 · C-ECO-2 Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded)PAC contributions $5,615,000 (2021 on; shown, not graded) -> PAC contributions $5,615,000; lobbying $59,623,000 reported (2021 on; shown, not graded)
- Oct 23, 2026 · Card publishedOverall: B (84)
Sources
- CFPB enforcement actions and consumer complaints: Source last updated Oct 28, 2026
- DOJ Antitrust Division and FTC cases: Source last updated Oct 28, 2026
- EPA ICIS federal enforcement and compliance cases (ECHO): Source last updated Oct 27, 2026
- EPA ECHO facility compliance and demographics: loaded
- EEOC litigation press releases: Source last updated Oct 27, 2026
- FEC committee totals (corporate PACs): Source last updated Oct 28, 2026
- EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (Envirofacts): Source last updated Oct 28, 2026
- Senate LDA.gov lobbying reports: Source last updated Oct 28, 2026
- MSHA assessed violations: Source last updated Oct 27, 2026
- NLRB unfair labor practice cases: Source last updated Oct 26, 2026
- OSHA inspections and violations: Source last updated Oct 27, 2026
- SEC EDGAR proxy statements (DEF 14A): Source last updated Oct 27, 2026
- Company registry: SEC EDGAR, Wikidata and GLEIF: Source last updated Oct 27, 2026
- SEC EDGAR XBRL financial data: Source last updated Oct 28, 2026
- EPA Toxics Release Inventory (Envirofacts): loaded
- USAspending.gov federal awards: Source last updated Oct 28, 2026
- Wage and Hour Division compliance actions: Source last updated Oct 27, 2026
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