Target Corp
Target Energy Data Preview
In 2023, Target disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.
Target also reported how it meets its energy needs through a mix of purchased and self-generated energy, offering insight into its sourcing strategy and level of energy independence.
Additionally, Target also disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.
Finally, Target also reported the types of energy sources as well as generation technologies, both for purchased and self-produced energy, helping stakeholders evaluate Target's reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives.
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Insights into Target's Energy Renewability
In 2023, Target consumed a total of 21.38 million Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 39.61% was sourced from renewable energy, either derived from natural resources like biofuels, biomass, or biogas, or generated using renewable technologies such as solar or wind power. The remaining 60.39% was classified as non-renewable energy, coming from fossil-based fuels such as coal, natural gas, or crude oil, or from non-renewable generation technologies like nuclear power.
Target's Energy Renewability Rate
How much of Target's energy consumed is renewable?
In 2023, Target consumed a total of 21.38 million Gigajoules of energy, of which 39.61% was derived from renewable sources, including biofuels, biomass, biogas, solar, and wind power.
This moderate level of renewable energy adoption indicates that Target is transitioning toward cleaner energy sources, though a significant share of its energy mix still relies on non-renewable inputs.
Are Target's energy practices becoming more sustainable?
Since 2021, Target's total energy consumption increased by 6.09%, including a 2.62% increase in 2023, reflecting a sustained rise in overall energy demand.
Over the same period, the share of renewable energy in Target's consumption increased by 25.79%, including a 7.71% increase in 2023, showing consistent progress in clean energy adoption.
Overall, Target has seen rising energy demand, but has also made strong and consistent progress in increasing its reliance on renewable energy—mitigating the environmental impact of its growing consumption.
Target's Renewable vs Non-renewable Energy Over Time
- Renewable Energy Consumed
- Non-renewable Energy Consumed
Insights into Target's Energy Consumption & Production Mix
In 2023, Target disclosed detailed information on the sources and generation technologies of the energy it consumed. This disclosure enables a clearer assessment of the Target's overall energy mix, its sourcing strategy, and its reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives such as renewables and low-carbon technologies.
Target's Energy Consumed by Sources and Technologies
What are the main sources and generation technologies behind Target's energy consumption?
In 2023, Target's total energy consumption was primarily sourced from
- Electricity (Unspecified Source) (95.67%)
- Solar Energy (3.74%)
- Cooling (Unspecified Source) (0.32%)
How diverse is Target’s energy consumption mix?
In 2023, Target consumed energy from 4 different sources or generation technologies, indicating a highly concentrated energy mix, with Electricity (Unspecified Source) alone accounting for 95.67% of total consumption.