Despite its efforts, Wal-Mart’s reputation was significantly tarnished again with the Coughlin scandal. It was therefore eager to reestablish its credibility with stakeholders. It found its solution in the person of Lee Scott, CEO of Wal-Mart from January 2002 to January 2009. Lee Scott was recognized as a leader in investing in clean energy. Due to him, many California facilities are now powered by solar energy, and the energy needs of 15 percent of Texas stores can now be met with wind power. Scott’s leadership had such a positive effect on the company that he was given one of the top spots in the 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics in 2008. Wal-Mart has taken great strides to portray itself as an ethically responsible business with good leadership.