VANCOUVER, BC — Walmart Canada announced today that it will host a Green Business Summit that will bring together business leaders, government officials, NGOs and environmentalists on February 10, 2010 at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver.

Some early examples of case studies that will be showcased at this gathering include:

• Walmart Canada drives energy-reduction program which saves close to $8 million annually;
• Maple Leaf Foods converts food processing and restaurant waste into biodiesel for sale;
• Coca-Cola Bottling Company brings the new PlantBottle to its Richmond production facility, a bottle made of up to 30% plant-based material and is 100% recyclable.

Walmart suppliers, competitors and high-level executives from the technology, telecommunications, retail, finance, education, architectural and environmental sectors will share business initiatives that are good for the planet and good for the bottom line.

"We believe business can change the world faster than anyone," said David Cheesewright, President & CEO of Walmart Canada. "We are bringing some of Canada's top business leaders together to accelerate change for a better environment."

The full-day Summit will feature plenary discussions, workshops and networking events that are designed to stimulate the sharing of best practices and new ideas. Emphasis will be on Energy, Waste & Material Management, Green Products & Solutions and Employee Green Engagement. Industry leaders will be challenged to implement changes in their daily operations.

Award winning environmentalist, scientist, author and broadcaster Dr. David Suzuki will provide the keynote address. "Business, like every other sector in society, must understand that being green is about sustainability," said Suzuki. "First we have to understand that it is nature that should set the bottomline. I applaud Walmart for taking leadership because business must lead the way to a better, healthier planet."

Confirmed attendees include David Suzuki, Walmart Canada CEO David Cheesewright, Maple Leaf Foods, Alcan Packaging, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, McDonalds, The Home Depot Canada, SC Johnson and Simon Fraser University.

To learn more about the summit, visit www.walmartgreenbusinesssummit.com.

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