Target Corporation scores 29/100 (Significant gaps) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified May 2026.
That places Target Corporation joint 455th of 596 companies scored, and joint 38th of 44 in Retail (non-fashion).
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.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Targets & Commitments and Carbon Footprint — Operations (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (2/10, 3/10).
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This company's public sustainability disclosure is limited. This score is based on the 4 verified sources cited below, rather than padded to a standard count.
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“In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Target were 867,450 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent”
“more than 125 business partners joined Forward Renew”
“The aggregate amount of financial support is $4.1 million, 36 percent of which supports non-deductible lobbying activities”
“plaintiffs alleg[ing] that the Target Clean program is nothing more than a corporate greenwashing scheme”
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Where Target Corporation sits among retail (non-fashion) peers.
Among the 44 major retail (non-fashion) brands we've scored, Target Corporation is tied =38th of 44, with 1 other.
Score history begins 4 April 2026.
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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.
Major US discount retailer facing similar supply chain decarbonization scale and greenwashing scrutiny.
View breakdown →Comparable retail competitor; stronger track record on renewable energy deployment and governance.
View breakdown →Global fashion retailer with higher supply chain emissions exposure and nature/biodiversity risk.
View breakdown →Major institution with active greenwashing litigation and misaligned trade association advocacy.
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