Target Corp
Target Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Target conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Target's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Target generated a total of 1,507,763 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 85.19% of Target's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 14.81% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Target's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Target's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Target reported a total waste generation of 1,507,763 metric tonnes, of which 85.19% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Target has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Target reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Target's total waste generation increased by 35.4%, including a 14.52% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, Target's waste recovery rate increased by 5.39%, including a 2.6% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Target has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.
Target’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Target’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Target generated a total of 1,507,763 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.14% of Target's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 99.86% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Target’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Target reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Target's total waste generation increased by 35.4%, including a 14.52% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, Target reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 35.03%, with a further 13.52% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Target is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.
How does Target treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Target reported that 2,163 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.14% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (50.16%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Target has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.