Target
Target Corporation, commonly known as Target, is a leading American retail giant headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1902, Target has evolved into a prominent player in the retail industry, operating over 1,900 stores across the United States. The company is renowned for its diverse range of products, including apparel, home goods, electronics, and groceries, all offered at competitive prices. Target distinguishes itself through its commitment to quality and design, often collaborating with renowned brands to provide exclusive merchandise. With a strong focus on customer experience and sustainability, Target has garnered a loyal customer base and achieved significant market presence. Notable milestones include the introduction of its private label brands and a robust online shopping platform, positioning Target as a forward-thinking leader in the retail sector.
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Target's score of 70 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Target's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Target Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,181,480,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 818,148,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,292,768,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 58,685,000,000 kg CO2e. Target has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 55% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 32.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, which include supply chain impacts, by the same year. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), under which Target has pledged to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions from retail purchased goods and services by 30% by 2030, also from a 2017 baseline. Furthermore, Target aims for 80% of its suppliers by spend to establish science-based targets for their own emissions by 2023. Overall, Target's climate strategy reflects a comprehensive approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and supply chain, contributing to broader efforts to combat climate change.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 730,846,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,155,763,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 12,564,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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