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Innovations in green chemistry We are investing in innovative new green chemistry ideas and sharing our chemicals list and guidance publicly.
We exceeded our goal to invest $in green chemistry innovation by 2022, having spent over $5 million by the end of 2020.
We offer our team members a robust pay and benefits package, as well as opportunities to grow professionally by providing a compelling work environment and abundant learning and career development opportunities.
Board and Workplace Diversity We champion workplace diversity and an inclusive work environment with a focus on attracting, engaging, developing and advancing diverse talent.
To deliver better results, we need to create welcoming work environments and continue to be a leader in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
49 Approximate number of full-time, part-time and seasonal team members employed as of January 29, 2022.
The “Mental Health for Leaders: Stopping the Stigma” eLearning module teaches leaders how not to stigmatize mental health, thereby supporting Target’s diversity and inclusion efforts.
Additionally, the “Starting with Care” instructorled sessions and resulting post-session selfserve guide help leaders demonstrate self-care, prioritize their own well-being and create a healthy environment for their teams to do the same.
Financial security Team member experience surveys to better understand key priorities (e.g., our hybrid working environment at headquarters) and experience measurement surveys to better understand the team member journey.
We strive to maintain a safe, healthy and secure working environment.
• Debt-free, capped and tuition reimbursement programs for job-related courses at accredited tech schools, colleges and/or universities, as well as costs associated with Graduate Equivalency Degree (GED) leadership and executive development programs and other resources for leaders.
Workplace diversity We embrace diversity, strive to offer everyone equitable opportunities and celebrate our team members’ differences.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) isn’t just the responsibility of a single team at Target.
We all play a role in making our environment one where all can thrive and belong.
In continued to make progress against our 2019– 2021 goals, supported by our diversity action committees and employee resource groups.
Our Board of Directors has a long history of gender and racial/ethnic diversity.
Serving and Strengthening Communities A dedicated DE&I team leverages our dimensions of difference as one of Target’s greatest strengths, while diversity action committees embed our commitment in each business unit.
We have long worked to create an inclusive guest experience and work environment, by advancing workforce diversity, making our stores places of safety and inclusivity, and driving positive change in the communities we serve.
Building an inclusive work environment for Black team members.
Read more about workplace diversity and the progress we are making across our areas of focus.
Our Director of Inclusive Products is responsible for advancing social sustainability within our owned brands, working with internal teams as well as brands, trade groups, certification bodies, diversity organizations, and medical and academic institutions, to map social strategies to business priorities.
The mission of our Advancing Design Diversity (ADD) initiative is to deliver long-term impact to American design diversity, with a focus on advancing Black talent.
Our merchandising team works to reflect the diversity of our guests in the assortment we offer, including beauty and cosmetics, food, and dolls designed for diverse audiences.
As a priority market, we proudly give back in the Twin Cities metro area by supporting civic, social and environmental concerns that align with our giving approach and that matter to the local community.
Founded in Fund was created in response to community conversations about key tools missing from the Native community development ecosystem in the Twin Cities.
Target Foundation’s grant helps the Fund in creating a thriving ecosystem of American Indian entrepreneurs throughout the Twin Cities with a vibrant Native-business district on the American Indian Cultural Corridor, as well as widespread American Indian homeownership and financial empowerment.
To create an equitable future for all, in October by 2025 to fuel economic prosperity in Black communities, as part of our REACH commitments.
We have also made commitments with organizations such as OneTen, which is focused on hiring, promoting and advancing one million Black individuals without a four-year degree into family-sustaining careers over the next to help close opportunity gaps across the U.S.
supplier diversity Every year, we work hard to find, attract and retain more diverse-owned suppliers.
Globally, we are working to extend supplier diversity within our international supply chain.
This industryaligned resource helps factories assess their gender equity policies and processes and generates a customized scorecard on existing gender integration policies and practices to encourage continuous improvement.
Serving and Strengthening Communities Prioritizing health and safety Providing a safe and healthy working environment for workers is a key expectation for our vendors.
In addition to supporting growth in the diversity of our product suppliers, we’re also actively engaging BIPOC-owned businesses to service our properties.
Operating Ethically For our business to be successful while delivering social and environmental benefits, we must maintain a foundation of integrity, transparency and ethical practices.
The Board does not have a specific policy regarding consideration of gender, ethnic or other diversity criteria in identifying director candidates, but understands the value of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and has a strong history of gender and racial/ethnic diversity on the Board.
Read more about the gender and racial/ethnic diversity of our workforce, managers and Board of Directors online.
Business Partner Code of Conduct Because the actions of our suppliers and business partners reflect directly on Target, we expect them to share our commitment to the fundamental principles of respect for human rights and environmental stewardship.
We offer trainings covering key topics like anti-bribery, conflicts of interest, government interactions, anti-competitive behavior, environment, food safety and privacy.
Staying accountable for impacts and actions is how we maintain the trust of our suppliers, guests, team members, shareholders and partners.
Through our partnership with Better Buying, a nonprofit organization focused on improving purchasing practices throughout the global supply chain, we annually assess the impact of our purchasing practices on supplier sustainability through a financial, environmental and social lens.
We leverage this assessment to better understand how our day-to-day purchasing practices are affecting our suppliers, their workers and the environment.
Read more about responsibly sourced commodities, environmental protection and social standards in our supply chain, and our work to limit the use of conflict minerals in our owned brand products.
In the event that a grievance is considered to be founded, Target will engage with its business partners to aim to remediate adverse human rights impacts.
This is not broken down by social and environmental categories, but is an overall rating that is inclusive of everything that makes up our SOVE.
Team members can join our Citizens@Target network, a resource for promoting informed civic engagement.
Given the diversity of interests, viewpoints and the broad membership represented by candidates and organizations, the positions they take do not always reflect Target’s purpose and beliefs.
63 Approximate number of full-time, part-time and seasonal team members employed as of January 29, 2022.
Our due diligence involves efforts to avoid adverse human rights impacts from our business activities and mitigate salient risks.
Identifying human rights impacts In expert business and human rights consultancy, to conduct an updated human rights impact assessment (HRIA) for our operations, supply chain and business relationships.
Our risk-based audit program assesses facility conditions, worker treatment and compensation, hiring processes, environmental practices and compliance with applicable laws and Target’s SOVE.
We report on a range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics, in line with the criteria required by a number of leading international ESG reporting frameworks.
We worked with a third-party expert to examine a number of sources, including leading ESG frameworks, industry reports, peer benchmarking, and stakeholder data and insights.
External assurance 102-56 Some of our climate and energy data are independently verified to a limited level of assurance.
Significant indirect economic impacts 203-2 Serving and Strengthening Communities p.
Proxy Statement: Core functions of the Board p. Efficiency and energy management p.
Energy Energy consumption within the organization 302-1 Energy data reported in different units were converted into gigajoules (GJ) using http://www.onlineconversion.com/energy.htm.
The energy intensity ratio above is calculated using electricity consumption in the U.S., divided by the square footage of our U.S. properties.
Types of energy included in the reductions: electric, heating, cooling.
Water withdrawal 303-3 Water use and management p.
Water discharge 303-4 Our withdrawn water is discharged to municipal systems for treatment.
At this time, Target does not track the amount of water discharged.
However, most of our water withdrawn from municipal systems is discharged back to the system with the exception of some water used for food/beverage production in our café, bakeries, and Starbucks and irrigation.
Our business travel emissions estimate includes passenger miles on commercial airlines.
We did not apply a radiative forcing adjustment to the airline travel emissions.
Waste by type and disposal method 306-2 Waste elimination and reduction p.
Significant spills 306-3 Waste elimination and reduction p.
impacts directly linked by business relationships 403-7 Elevating equity in supply chains and communities p.
Proxy Statement: Core functions of the Board p. Board and Workplace Diversity p.
impacts on local communities 413-2 Human rights: Identifying human rights impacts p.
impacts of products and services 416-2 Target has multiple processes to address product compliance and safety.
Environmental impacts of products p. Responsible Resource Use p.
— and some PEFC- and SFI-certified — forests.
strategies and practices to mitigate those risks Discussion & Analysis CG-HP-140a.2 Water use and management p.
In support of our ambition to leverage soil health practices to improve at least one million acres of land by initiatives that promote regenerative agriculture.
We also co-funded a five-year, $to help Nebraska farmers advance soil health.
We use the Chemical Footprint Project to calculate our aggregate use of chemicals.
Our Wellness icons for products enable guests to make informed decisions based on their individual needs (e.g., gluten-free, plant-based, vegan, non-GMO, nutritious, organic, bio-based, cruelty free, non-toxic).
This initiative aims to mitigate the immediate socioeconomic impacts of the pandemic.
Clean Water and Sanitation Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
In identifying water risks and water-stressed regions where we operate, and in conjunction with Target Forward, we have started to set new value chain goals that reflect the context of our water stewardship approach.
• Features across sites include rain gardens, green roofs and stormwater retention basins.
Affordable and Clean Energy Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
We have achieved ENERGY STAR certification for over for the seventh year in a row.
We are investing in contracts for off-site renewable energy and rooftop solar projects.
In 2021, we announced a $100 million investment through 2025 to help fuel economic prosperity in Black communities across the country.
We publish an annual Workforce Diversity Report, showing team members are 50% people of color and 58% women.
Responsible Consumption and Production Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
SDG Business Benchmark: Zero waste to landfill and incineration.
We are working to meet public responsible sourcing commitments for forest products, chemicals, cotton, animal welfare, palm oil and seafood.
We support our guests in choosing packaging that creates less waste through our Target Zero initiative and How2Recycle labels on packaging.
Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Current projects and partnerships are anticipated to result in nearly 50% of electricity purchased to be from renewable resources.
In 2021, we achieved our goal of 30% absolute reduction in emissions (scopes 1 and 2) from a 2017 baseline, 9 years ahead of our goal date (2030).
• Through our climate supplier engagement program, we continue to support suppliers as they calculate their carbon footprint, set science-based emission reduction targets, track progress and drive collaborative action.
Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
SDG Business Benchmark: Net-positive water impact in water-stressed basins.
Target uses the World Resource Institute Aqueduct tool to understand water risk for domestic and international facilities.
We have launched a refreshed smart salting training program to reduce water runoff contamination.
Life on Land Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
In our forestry supply chains, we use chain-of-custody certifications wherever possible to ensure we source from well-managed forests.

Innovations in green chemistry We are investing in innovative new green chemistry ideas and sharing our chemicals list and guidance publicly.

We exceeded our goal to invest $in green chemistry innovation by 2022, having spent over $5 million by the end of 2020.

We offer our team members a robust pay and benefits package, as well as opportunities to grow professionally by providing a compelling work environment and abundant learning and career development opportunities.

Board and Workplace Diversity We champion workplace diversity and an inclusive work environment with a focus on attracting, engaging, developing and advancing diverse talent.

To deliver better results, we need to create welcoming work environments and continue to be a leader in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

49 Approximate number of full-time, part-time and seasonal team members employed as of January 29, 2022.

The “Mental Health for Leaders: Stopping the Stigma” eLearning module teaches leaders how not to stigmatize mental health, thereby supporting Target’s diversity and inclusion efforts.

Additionally, the “Starting with Care” instructorled sessions and resulting post-session selfserve guide help leaders demonstrate self-care, prioritize their own well-being and create a healthy environment for their teams to do the same.

Financial security Team member experience surveys to better understand key priorities (e.g., our hybrid working environment at headquarters) and experience measurement surveys to better understand the team member journey.

We strive to maintain a safe, healthy and secure working environment.

• Debt-free, capped and tuition reimbursement programs for job-related courses at accredited tech schools, colleges and/or universities, as well as costs associated with Graduate Equivalency Degree (GED) leadership and executive development programs and other resources for leaders.

Workplace diversity We embrace diversity, strive to offer everyone equitable opportunities and celebrate our team members’ differences.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) isn’t just the responsibility of a single team at Target.

We all play a role in making our environment one where all can thrive and belong.

In continued to make progress against our 2019– 2021 goals, supported by our diversity action committees and employee resource groups.

Our Board of Directors has a long history of gender and racial/ethnic diversity.

Serving and Strengthening Communities A dedicated DE&I team leverages our dimensions of difference as one of Target’s greatest strengths, while diversity action committees embed our commitment in each business unit.

We have long worked to create an inclusive guest experience and work environment, by advancing workforce diversity, making our stores places of safety and inclusivity, and driving positive change in the communities we serve.

Building an inclusive work environment for Black team members.

Read more about workplace diversity and the progress we are making across our areas of focus.

Our Director of Inclusive Products is responsible for advancing social sustainability within our owned brands, working with internal teams as well as brands, trade groups, certification bodies, diversity organizations, and medical and academic institutions, to map social strategies to business priorities.

The mission of our Advancing Design Diversity (ADD) initiative is to deliver long-term impact to American design diversity, with a focus on advancing Black talent.

Our merchandising team works to reflect the diversity of our guests in the assortment we offer, including beauty and cosmetics, food, and dolls designed for diverse audiences.

As a priority market, we proudly give back in the Twin Cities metro area by supporting civic, social and environmental concerns that align with our giving approach and that matter to the local community.

Founded in Fund was created in response to community conversations about key tools missing from the Native community development ecosystem in the Twin Cities.

Target Foundation’s grant helps the Fund in creating a thriving ecosystem of American Indian entrepreneurs throughout the Twin Cities with a vibrant Native-business district on the American Indian Cultural Corridor, as well as widespread American Indian homeownership and financial empowerment.

To create an equitable future for all, in October by 2025 to fuel economic prosperity in Black communities, as part of our REACH commitments.

We have also made commitments with organizations such as OneTen, which is focused on hiring, promoting and advancing one million Black individuals without a four-year degree into family-sustaining careers over the next to help close opportunity gaps across the U.S.

supplier diversity Every year, we work hard to find, attract and retain more diverse-owned suppliers.

Globally, we are working to extend supplier diversity within our international supply chain.

This industryaligned resource helps factories assess their gender equity policies and processes and generates a customized scorecard on existing gender integration policies and practices to encourage continuous improvement.

Serving and Strengthening Communities Prioritizing health and safety Providing a safe and healthy working environment for workers is a key expectation for our vendors.

In addition to supporting growth in the diversity of our product suppliers, we’re also actively engaging BIPOC-owned businesses to service our properties.

Operating Ethically For our business to be successful while delivering social and environmental benefits, we must maintain a foundation of integrity, transparency and ethical practices.

The Board does not have a specific policy regarding consideration of gender, ethnic or other diversity criteria in identifying director candidates, but understands the value of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and has a strong history of gender and racial/ethnic diversity on the Board.

Read more about the gender and racial/ethnic diversity of our workforce, managers and Board of Directors online.

Business Partner Code of Conduct Because the actions of our suppliers and business partners reflect directly on Target, we expect them to share our commitment to the fundamental principles of respect for human rights and environmental stewardship.

We offer trainings covering key topics like anti-bribery, conflicts of interest, government interactions, anti-competitive behavior, environment, food safety and privacy.

Staying accountable for impacts and actions is how we maintain the trust of our suppliers, guests, team members, shareholders and partners.

Through our partnership with Better Buying, a nonprofit organization focused on improving purchasing practices throughout the global supply chain, we annually assess the impact of our purchasing practices on supplier sustainability through a financial, environmental and social lens.

We leverage this assessment to better understand how our day-to-day purchasing practices are affecting our suppliers, their workers and the environment.

Read more about responsibly sourced commodities, environmental protection and social standards in our supply chain, and our work to limit the use of conflict minerals in our owned brand products.

In the event that a grievance is considered to be founded, Target will engage with its business partners to aim to remediate adverse human rights impacts.

This is not broken down by social and environmental categories, but is an overall rating that is inclusive of everything that makes up our SOVE.

Team members can join our Citizens@Target network, a resource for promoting informed civic engagement.

Given the diversity of interests, viewpoints and the broad membership represented by candidates and organizations, the positions they take do not always reflect Target’s purpose and beliefs.

63 Approximate number of full-time, part-time and seasonal team members employed as of January 29, 2022.

Our due diligence involves efforts to avoid adverse human rights impacts from our business activities and mitigate salient risks.

Identifying human rights impacts In expert business and human rights consultancy, to conduct an updated human rights impact assessment (HRIA) for our operations, supply chain and business relationships.

Our risk-based audit program assesses facility conditions, worker treatment and compensation, hiring processes, environmental practices and compliance with applicable laws and Target’s SOVE.

We report on a range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics, in line with the criteria required by a number of leading international ESG reporting frameworks.

We worked with a third-party expert to examine a number of sources, including leading ESG frameworks, industry reports, peer benchmarking, and stakeholder data and insights.

External assurance 102-56 Some of our climate and energy data are independently verified to a limited level of assurance.

Significant indirect economic impacts 203-2 Serving and Strengthening Communities p.

Proxy Statement: Core functions of the Board p. Efficiency and energy management p.

Energy Energy consumption within the organization 302-1 Energy data reported in different units were converted into gigajoules (GJ) using http://www.onlineconversion.com/energy.htm.

The energy intensity ratio above is calculated using electricity consumption in the U.S., divided by the square footage of our U.S. properties.

Types of energy included in the reductions: electric, heating, cooling.

Water withdrawal 303-3 Water use and management p.

Water discharge 303-4 Our withdrawn water is discharged to municipal systems for treatment.

At this time, Target does not track the amount of water discharged.

However, most of our water withdrawn from municipal systems is discharged back to the system with the exception of some water used for food/beverage production in our café, bakeries, and Starbucks and irrigation.

Our business travel emissions estimate includes passenger miles on commercial airlines.

We did not apply a radiative forcing adjustment to the airline travel emissions.

Waste by type and disposal method 306-2 Waste elimination and reduction p.

Significant spills 306-3 Waste elimination and reduction p.

impacts directly linked by business relationships 403-7 Elevating equity in supply chains and communities p.

Proxy Statement: Core functions of the Board p. Board and Workplace Diversity p.

impacts on local communities 413-2 Human rights: Identifying human rights impacts p.

impacts of products and services 416-2 Target has multiple processes to address product compliance and safety.

Environmental impacts of products p. Responsible Resource Use p.

— and some PEFC- and SFI-certified — forests.

strategies and practices to mitigate those risks Discussion & Analysis CG-HP-140a.2 Water use and management p.

In support of our ambition to leverage soil health practices to improve at least one million acres of land by initiatives that promote regenerative agriculture.

We also co-funded a five-year, $to help Nebraska farmers advance soil health.

We use the Chemical Footprint Project to calculate our aggregate use of chemicals.

Our Wellness icons for products enable guests to make informed decisions based on their individual needs (e.g., gluten-free, plant-based, vegan, non-GMO, nutritious, organic, bio-based, cruelty free, non-toxic).

This initiative aims to mitigate the immediate socioeconomic impacts of the pandemic.

Clean Water and Sanitation Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

In identifying water risks and water-stressed regions where we operate, and in conjunction with Target Forward, we have started to set new value chain goals that reflect the context of our water stewardship approach.

• Features across sites include rain gardens, green roofs and stormwater retention basins.

Affordable and Clean Energy Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

We have achieved ENERGY STAR certification for over for the seventh year in a row.

We are investing in contracts for off-site renewable energy and rooftop solar projects.

In 2021, we announced a $100 million investment through 2025 to help fuel economic prosperity in Black communities across the country.

We publish an annual Workforce Diversity Report, showing team members are 50% people of color and 58% women.

Responsible Consumption and Production Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

SDG Business Benchmark: Zero waste to landfill and incineration.

We are working to meet public responsible sourcing commitments for forest products, chemicals, cotton, animal welfare, palm oil and seafood.

We support our guests in choosing packaging that creates less waste through our Target Zero initiative and How2Recycle labels on packaging.

Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Current projects and partnerships are anticipated to result in nearly 50% of electricity purchased to be from renewable resources.

In 2021, we achieved our goal of 30% absolute reduction in emissions (scopes 1 and 2) from a 2017 baseline, 9 years ahead of our goal date (2030).

• Through our climate supplier engagement program, we continue to support suppliers as they calculate their carbon footprint, set science-based emission reduction targets, track progress and drive collaborative action.

Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.

SDG Business Benchmark: Net-positive water impact in water-stressed basins.

Target uses the World Resource Institute Aqueduct tool to understand water risk for domestic and international facilities.

We have launched a refreshed smart salting training program to reduce water runoff contamination.

Life on Land Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.

In our forestry supply chains, we use chain-of-custody certifications wherever possible to ensure we source from well-managed forests.