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.
DitchCarbon Score
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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
In 2023, Target Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 81,814,800 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. This includes 818,148,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, which encompasses direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 2,292,768,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 58,685,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from the supply chain and product use. 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 2030 from a 2017 baseline. 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 and reflect its commitment to addressing climate change effectively.
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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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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.
