Sustainability Consultant, Blu Skye Consulting

Pic’s decade of experience in the environmental sector allows him to recognize emerging sustainability trends, research and evaluate needs in the marketplace, and implement innovative strategies to align the organization’s environmental principles with market potential. He assists clients in research and development of sustainability and environmental programs. Prior to joining Blu Skye, Pic worked at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation leading research and development efforts for the Environment team.

He was born and raised in New England and holds a B.A. from Middlebury College in Vermont and an M.B.A in sustainable enterprise from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He and his wife, Heather, and their two beautiful daughters, Zelle and Kit live in San Rafael, CA.

Pic Walker, environmental advocate and sustainability consultant, will tell the story of the journey the world's largest retailer is on to make itself more sustainable. Beginning with gaining senior executive alignment and building a strategy from the grassroots to developing Sustainable Value Networks and driving implementation, Walker will highlight significant steps taken to shift the mindset of Wal-mart from obligation to opportunity. He will discuss the progress Wal-mart has made on its sustainability goals and barriers to meeting those goals. Looking into the future, as the journey continues to unfold, Walker will touch on Wal-mart's integration, expansion, and the implications for suppliers, customers, employees and -- someday soon, China.