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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Target's score of 67 is higher than 98% 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 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 8,181,480,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 772,389,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a staggering 29,460,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant operational footprint, with Scope 3 emissions primarily driven by purchased goods and services, use of sold products, and transportation. Target has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline year. This target is part of a broader strategy to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040. Additionally, the company has committed to a 32.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses supply chain impacts, by the same 2030 deadline. In 2022, Target's emissions were reported at approximately 7,798,580,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 891,321,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 21,006,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a growing awareness and response to climate change, as the company works towards its reduction goals. Target's initiatives include engaging 80% of its suppliers to set science-based targets for their own emissions by 2023, further embedding sustainability into its supply chain. The company's commitment to transparency and accountability in its emissions reporting aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to climate action.
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| 2014 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 701,558,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,424,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 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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Target is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
