Walmart donates $1.6mn to improve Bangla safety standards

ISC's goal in Bangladesh is to transform the way factories are managed in order to improve the environment, health, and safety of communities and workers -- with an initial focus on strengthening fire safety. Prior to their partnership in Bangladesh, Walmart supported a similar EHS Academy in China, providing financial resources, technical expertise and advice that contributed to two strong EHS Academies with high impact training courses and trainers, growing recognition and an ever-expanding pool of peer-networked trainees in China.

About Walmart

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.helps people around the world save money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices.  Each week, more than 200 million customers and members visit our more than 10,500 stores under 69 banners in 27 countries and e-commerce websites in 10 countries. With fiscal year 2013 sales of approximately $466 billion, Walmart employs more than 2.2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity.

About the Institute for Sustainable Communities

A global nonprofit organization, the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) has 22 years of experience working with local leaders to accelerate pragmatic solutions in governance, climate change and sustainability. ISC has led over 91 projects in 25 countries, and currently works in China, India, Bangladesh, Serbia and the United States.

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