Overall impact
C (57)

Commentary

Target is an average overall performer. With a 'C' rating of 57.2 for overall impact (57th percentile compared to all companies), Target ranks 5th out of 22 industry peers, behind D-Market Elektronik Hizmetler ve Ticaret, PriceSmart, Coop Danmark and 1 other, and ahead of Big Lots, Tuesday Morning, Savers and 14 others. On top material causes for Target's industry (Retail), Target performs well in Equal Pay and Opportunity (95.4 score), Zero Hunger (95.9), Disaster Readiness and Effective Aid (83.6) and 6 other causes where it received an 'A' score and performs poorly in Fair Labor Practices (0.0 score), Accountable Institutions (26.5), Reduced Inequality (30.5) and 5 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Company
Founded
1902
Employees
415,000
Sector
Consumer Staples
Industry
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Sub-industry
Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail
SASB industry
Multiline and Specialty Retailers & Distributors
Headquarters
Mn, United States
Share classes
TGT
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Mission
To help all families discover the joy of everyday life.
Description
Target Corporation operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. The company offers apparel for women, men, boys, girls, toddlers, and infants and newborns, as well as jewelry, accessories, and shoes; and beauty and personal care, baby gear, cleaning, paper products, and pet supplies. It also provides dry grocery, dairy, frozen food, beverages, candy, snacks, deli, bakery, meat, and food service; electronics, which includes video game hardware and software, toys, entertainment, sporting goods, and luggage; and furniture, lighting, storage, kitchenware, small appliances, home decor, bed and bath, home improvement, school/office supplies, greeting cards and party supplies, and other seasonal merchandise. In addition, the company sells merchandise through periodic design and creative partnerships, and shop-in-shop experience; and in-store amenities. Further, it sells its products through its stores; and digital channels, including Target.com. Target Corporation was incorporated in 1902 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Target, based on its industry sub-industry Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.
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