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Question: Kate McShane - Goldman Sachs - Analyst
: So one of Walmart's goals is to provide safer, healthier food products and services. How are these goals incorporated into your business strategy?
And how does Walmart's scale and technology play into it?
Question: Kate McShane - Goldman Sachs - Analyst
: And then if we could shift to just supplier engagement, again, we talked about supply chain practices and technology. How is that evolving to
encourage supplier growth, build resilience, and prioritize local sourcing?
Question: Kate McShane - Goldman Sachs - Analyst
: And then with Project Gigaton, six years ahead of schedule, where does Walmart go from here? Is there a new target? And how do the learnings
from your prior goals achieve your future plans?
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 / 5:00PM, WMT.N - Walmart Inc at Goldman Sachs Global Sustainability Forum
Question: Kate McShane - Goldman Sachs - Analyst
: If I can maybe just talk more generally about how Walmart chooses to invest in growth and the implications on return on investment, where do
you see the best opportunities for growth? And how do you see the return on investment in the near and medium term?
Question: Kate McShane - Goldman Sachs - Analyst
: If we could maybe move on to balance that Walmart has between investment across areas that benefit various stakeholders, how do you balance
that?
Question: Kate McShane - Goldman Sachs - Analyst
: And if I could ask about the Walmart Foundation, how do you see the benefits and challenges of a public and private partnership, corporate
philanthropic partnerships advancing your sustainability and ESG goals?
Question: Kate McShane - Goldman Sachs - Analyst
: And just in our last couple of minutes, I have one more question. Fast forward a year to September 2025, the opportunity set and value proposition
to investments customers will be better or worse than it is today.
Question: Kate McShane - Goldman Sachs - Analyst
: Well, thank you for joining us today.
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