Target Corporation·Retail (non-fashion)·Minneapolis, Minnesota, US·Founded 1902·Last verified 31 May 2026
29
out of 100
Significant gapsPending Review-5 since last review

Target reports comprehensive climate data but lacks third-party verification and shows rising operational emissions since 2019. Supply chain emissions dominate (96.3% of total) with minimal demonstrated reductions. The company faces active greenwashing litigation and lobbies through the US Chamber of Commerce, which opposes climate policy.

The calculation

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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale
Industry base impact
Retail (non-fashion) sector ceiling.
48 / 100
Performance score
Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.
49 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 48) + (0.7 × 49) = 48.7
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 0.6
Final score
Rounded. Significant gaps.
29 / 100
The ten questions

Where Target Corporation is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Targets & Commitments and Carbon Footprint — Operations (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (2/10, 3/10).

Where the evidence comes from

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4 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

Limited data coverage. This assessment is based on 4 sources, 50% of which are self-reported by the company. Scores may change as independent evidence becomes available.

[1]Third-party verified
Tracenable — Target GHG Emissions

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Target were 867,450 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent

Ongoing
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[2]Self-reported
Target Corporate Responsibility — Climate & Sustainability

more than 125 business partners joined Forward Renew

Ongoing
Q1Q2Q4Q5Q6Q7Q8Q9
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[3]Self-reported
Target Corporate Responsibility — Issue Advocacy & Trade Association Support

The aggregate amount of financial support is $4.1 million, 36 percent of which supports non-deductible lobbying activities

2024
Q9Q10
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[4]Public record
National Law Review — Minnesota Federal Court Greenwashing Ruling

plaintiffs alleg[ing] that the Target Clean program is nothing more than a corporate greenwashing scheme

2024
Q10
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Target Corporation in context

Where Target Corporation sits among retail (non-fashion) peers.

Among the 43 major retail (non-fashion) brands we've scored, Target Corporation is tied =38th of 43, with 1 other.

=38/43
Target Corporation's rank
39
Industry average
18
Industry low
55
Industry high
How this score has moved

Target Corporation's score over time.

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About Target Corporation

Target Corporation is a US-based general merchandise retailer operating 1,963 stores with ~400,000 employees. Founded in 1902 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Target is a major discount retailer selling apparel, home goods, food, and electronics. Revenue exceeds $109 billion annually, making it a significant player in US retail.

Founded
1902
Headquarters
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
Employees
~400,000 (2025)
Annual revenue
109,120,000,000 USD (FY2022)
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