Setting Fertilizer Optimization Targets A step-by-step guide for Walmart suppliers

1 2 Conduct a Supply Chain Audit Develop Efficiency Plan & Targets Do any of your aggregators, dealers, processors, or retailers already have sustainability programming that supports farmers in implementing on-farm conservation practices? Have any stewardship goals been set or met? Develop Efficiency Plan & Targets Identify and onboard your internal team, including sales, sustainability, and sourcing. Get to know your grain supply chain: determine grower points of aggregation (i.e. mills, elevators), networks of crop advisors/ag retailers, and engagement area(s) through crop mapping exercise and/or other approaches. Determine the potential for fertilizer optimization and associated GHG reductions, as well as acres that can be enrolled in sustainable management. Set your targets and yearly engagement goals. 2

3 4 Determine How You’ll Measure Progress Go Public Identify the programs, agronomic practices and tools that you will deploy throughout your supply chain. Track and report progress with programs and suppliers. Go Public Announce commitment publicly. Report yearly progress toward goals. 4

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