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Wal-Mart Mexico Inaugurates Largest Sun-Operated Photovoltaic Installation in Latin America
Wal-Mart Mexico Inaugurates Largest Sun-Operated Photovoltaic Installation in Latin America
Published 01-19-09
Submitted by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
"This is the first large-scale project to generate energy using photovoltaic panels, not only for Wal-Mart Mexico, but for Wal-Mart International. This puts Mexico at the head of the energy field. The project reinforces our commitment to obtain all the energy the company requires from renewable sources by 2025", said Raul Arguelles, Senior Vice President for Corporate Affairs and People Division at Wal-Mart Mexico.
The 1,056 solar or photovoltaic panels were installed in 2,173.5 square meters, the equivalent of half the roof of Bodega Aurrera Convencion in Aguascalientes.
Gustavo Tellez Giron, CEO for Water Capital, a company with whom Wal-Mart Mexico worked to install the photovoltaic complex said, "this is a one-of-a-kind project, and its success will allow this technology to be used in many similar situations. The project will result in significant energy savings and environmental benefits. We are pleased to work with Wal-Mart Mexico and show the advantages of this type of energy for Mexico.
"Today the use of solar energy is the most important potential resource to provide energy in the long run. The sun is the Earth's largest energy source. According to estimates, a single hour of solar radiation would be enough to cover the world's annual energy needs. However, this huge potential is untapped and represents a great opportunity to generate energy without a negative impact on the environment through the use of solar panels, which are devices that turn solar energy into electricity," explained Federico Llamas, Director of the Environment University.
In 2005, Wal-Mart Mexico committed to the following sustainability efforts:
- 100% renewable energy sources by 2025
- Zero water discharges by 2025
- 25% increase in eco-friendly item catalog by 2012
- Zero wastes by 2025
Comprometidos con un Mexico Mejor
Wal-Mart de Mexico S. A. de C.V. (BMV: WALMEX) es una empresa dedicada al sector comercio que tiene como vision contribuir a mejorar la calidad de vida de las familias mexicanas. Cuenta con una amplia variedad de formatos, que incluye tiendas de autoservicio (Bodega Aurrera, Wal-Mart Supercenter y Superama), clubes de precios con membresias (Sam's Club), tiendas de ropa (Suburbia) y restaurantes (Vips, El Porton y Ragazzi), que al 03 de diciembre suman 1,178 unidades. En 2008 Wal-Mart de Mexico fue reconocida por octava ocasion consecutiva como Empresa Socialmente Responsable.http://www.walmartmexico.com.mx/saladeprensa.html
Water Capital S.A. de C.V. es una empresa con una trayectoria de más de 10 anos en el mercado de financiamiento de activos y de prestacion de servicios ambientales. Se especializa en ofrecer soluciones eficientes para activos relacionados con la generacion o cogeneracion de energÃa electrica, tratamiento de agua y procesamiento de residuos entre otros. La empresa surgio ante la creciente demanda por financiamiento especializado para el sector ambiental en Mexico, Estados Unidos y America Latina. Actualmente atiende a mas de 300 empresas en las ubicaciones antes mencionadas, a traves de sus múltiples proveedores asociados.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) 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 10,700 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. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at twitter.com/walmartgreen. Online merchandise sales are available at www.walmart.com and www.samsclub.com.
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