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Retail Trade Services
AU
updated 2 months ago

Target Australia Pty Limited Sustainability Profile

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Target Australia Pty Limited, commonly known as Target, is a prominent retail chain headquartered in Australia. Established in 1926, the company has evolved into a key player in the Australian retail landscape, with a strong presence across major operational regions including New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. Operating within the discount department store industry, Target offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, homewares, and electronics. What sets Target apart is its commitment to providing quality products at affordable prices, catering to the needs of Australian families. Over the years, Target has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its online shopping platform, enhancing customer accessibility. With a reputation for value and convenience, Target Australia continues to solidify its market position, making it a go-to destination for shoppers seeking quality and affordability.

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How does Target Australia Pty Limited'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.

34

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Target Australia Pty Limited's score of 34 is higher than 57% 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 Australia Pty Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Wesfarmers Limited

Target Australia Pty Limited currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Wesfarmers Limited, which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Target Australia. The absence of specific initiatives or targets suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing its climate strategy or reporting framework. Given the context of its parent company, Wesfarmers Limited, it is important to note that any climate commitments or emissions data may be cascaded from this higher-level organisation. However, specific details regarding Wesfarmers' emissions or climate initiatives have not been provided in this instance. In summary, Target Australia Pty Limited currently lacks detailed emissions data and specific climate commitments, with potential influences from its parent company, Wesfarmers Limited.

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Scope 1
707,725,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
566,456,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
2,978,518,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Target Australia Pty Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Target Australia Pty Limited's primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Target Australia Pty Limited's Location?

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Target Australia Pty Limited is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Target Australia Pty Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Target Australia Pty Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 15% last year and increased by approximately 924% since 2009, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 54% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Purchased Goods and Services
54%
Use of Sold Products
36%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2%

Target Australia Pty Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Target Australia Pty Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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