Despite having been seen as an enemy of the environment less than ten years ago, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is presently recognized as environmentally-friendly. However, the retail giant admits that they are not taking more eco-friendly steps just for the environment, but also because it is good business. After equipping a number of Wal-Mart stores with solar panels, the company has been saving $1 million from its electricity bill. Wal-Mart sees being eco-friendly as a side-benefit.
See "Wal-Mart?s motive is no secret: Going green saves it money", Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times, June 5, 2011