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 clothing, electronics, home goods, 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 achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its same-day delivery service and a robust online shopping platform. As a result, Target holds a notable position in the market, consistently ranking among the top retailers in the United States.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Target's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Target's score of 50 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Target's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Target Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 8.2 million tonnes CO2e, comprising 818,148 tonnes from Scope 1, 2.3 million tonnes from Scope 2, and about 58.7 million tonnes from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects Target's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes. Target has set ambitious targets to reduce its 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 baseline year. Additionally, the company aims for 80% of its suppliers, by spend, to establish science-based targets for their Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2023. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with global climate goals. Target's proactive approach includes engaging suppliers and implementing sustainable practices to meet these targets, demonstrating its leadership in corporate climate responsibility.
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Add to project2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 706,176,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,861,703,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 52,857,000,000 | 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Target is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
