Target has a long history of sustainability efforts dating back to the 1990s. Some key milestones include installing their first rooftop solar system in 2003, publicly disclosing their carbon footprint in 2005, and launching their first Earth Week circular in 2009. Target's vision is to pursue profitable and sustainable growth while protecting social, environmental, and economic well-being. Their strategic objectives are to anticipate regulation, increase efficiency, drive new business opportunities, and advance their reputation. Priority issues include carbon, waste, water, healthy materials, and sustainable raw materials. Target is taking steps across operations and sourcing to reduce these impacts and be better stewards of the environment and communities.

1. Target:
Driving Sustainable
Retail in Operations
& Sourcing
Kate Heiny,
Manager of Sustainability, Target

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3. Our History of Sustainability
2009
Rollout nationwide
reusable bag
discount
2009
Rollout of Master
Marketing Claims List
2009
Key Milestones
Produced first Earth
Week circular
2006 2008
Certified as a USDA Launched Go
Organic Grocer International clothing
line by Rogan
2003
Installed first rooftop
solar system 2008
2005 Joined EPA SmartWay
Publically disclosed Transportation
carbon footprint Partnership
>1994
2005 2007
Began earliest 2010
2004 Opened first LEED Introduced Target
backroom waste Seafood Strategy
First Corporate Certified store in reusable bag
recovery efforts
Responsibility Allen Park, MI
Report
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Program Evolution
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4. Vision and Priorities
VISION:
Target is committed to the pursuit of profitable and sustainable
growth, consistent with our unwavering dedication to the social,
environmental and economic well-being of the global
community in which our guests, team members and
shareholders live and work.
MISSION:
Target strives to be a responsible steward of the environment.
We seek to understand our impact and continuously improve our
business practices to achieve the following goals: use resources
responsibly, eliminate waste, minimize our carbon footprint, offer
selection of eco-friendly products, incorporate sustainable
elements into our stores, and influence our vendors and
suppliers to embrace sustainable practices.
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5. Vision and Priorities
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
Anticipate &Influence Increase Drive New
Advance our
Regulation Efficiency or Business
Reputation
or Mitigate Risk Net Present Value Opportunities
PRIORITY ISSUES:
CARBON WASTE WATER HEALTHY SUSTAINABLE
MATERIALS RAW MATERIALS
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6. Healthy Materials and Sustainable Raw Materials
Point of View Statement: We are taking steps to utilize healthier
materials in our stores and products as they become available. We seek
to use sustainable materials that originate from renewable, sustainably
managed, or recyclable sources.
Sustainable Seafood Strategy: Wild-Caught Alaskan Salmon
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7. Water
Point of View Statement: We have a responsibility to be a steward of
water resources. We are taking steps to reduce our water footprint and
are developing partnerships to address the water-related impacts of our
supply chain.
Smart Irrigation Systems Low-Flow Faucets
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8. Waste
Point of View Statement: We believe that an efficient enterprise is one
in which waste streams are eliminated or captured and repurposed. We
are taking steps to become a zero waste company by improving
operations, and are reducing waste for our guests by streamlining our
products and packaging.
5 cent Reusable Bag Discount In-Store Recycle Stations
GUESTS
DESIGN
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9. Carbon
Point of View Statement: We are committed to reducing the global
carbon footprint of our organization. We are increasing energy efficiency,
piloting new technologies, transitioning to renewable energy sources, and
offsetting our impacts.
Overhead Store Lighting
LEDs in Refrigerated Cases
Retrofit T S
GUES
DESIGN
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10. Path Forward
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