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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Target Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 86,745,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 640,447,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a staggering 58,880,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant operational footprint, with Scope 3 emissions constituting the majority of their total emissions. For the year 2023, Target's emissions were approximately 77,986,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 891,321,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 59,570,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, indicating a consistent trend in high Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services. Target has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2017 baseline. This target is reinforced by their commitment to achieve a 32.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, covering purchased goods and services, upstream and downstream transport, and the use of sold products by the same year. Additionally, they have pledged to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that their goals are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 2°C. Target also aims for 80% of its suppliers by spend to set science-based targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2023, further extending their climate impact beyond direct operations. Overall, Target's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability, addressing both operational and supply chain emissions in their strategy to combat climate change.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 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.
