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
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 54 is higher than 98% 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
As of 2023, Target Corporation, headquartered in the US, reported significant carbon emissions across its operations. The company’s total emissions for the year included approximately 818,148,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for 818,148,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled 2,292,768,000 kg CO2e. The largest contributor was Scope 3 emissions, which reached about 58,685,000,000 kg CO2e. Target has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming 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 base year. Additionally, the company has committed that 80% of its suppliers by spend will establish science-based targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2023. These initiatives align with Target's broader sustainability goals, which include a commitment to net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company is actively working to enhance its sustainability practices and reduce its carbon footprint in the retail sector.
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| 2017 | 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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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.
