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 reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Target Corporation reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 8,181,480,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 772,389,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a staggering 16,492,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The total emissions from all scopes amounted to about 25,446,000,000 kg CO2e globally. In the US, the emissions were approximately 7,798,580,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 891,321,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 22,176,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, leading to a total of around 30,066,000,000 kg CO2e. Target has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% absolute reduction in operations emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2030 from a 2017 baseline. This target is reiterated across multiple reports, including their 2023 CDP Climate Response and 2024 Sustainability and Governance Report. Additionally, Target aims for a 32.5% reduction in supply chain emissions (Scope 3) by 2030, covering purchased goods and services, upstream and downstream transport, and the use of sold products. Furthermore, Target has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040. This commitment reflects their dedication to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The company also aims for 80% of its suppliers by spend to set science-based targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2023. Overall, Target's emissions data and climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to reducing their carbon footprint and addressing climate change.
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| 2014 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 701,558,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,424,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 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.
