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 68 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
As of 2023, Target Corporation, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,181,480,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2, and 3 combined. This includes 818,148,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 2,292,768,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The company also reported Scope 3 emissions of about 58,685,000,000 kg CO2e, which cover indirect emissions from the value chain, including those from purchased goods and services. Target has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as Scope 3 emissions from retail purchased goods and services, by 30% by the year 2030, using 2017 as the base year. Additionally, the company has committed that 80% of its suppliers by spend will establish science-based targets for their Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2023. These initiatives align with Target's broader sustainability goals and reflect its commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint.
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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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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.
