our sustainability story
environmentally sustainable practices
Since we opened our first U.S. store in 1962, Target® has invested in the health and environmental sustainability of our communities. In the early 1960s, part of our giving strategy was devoted to urban renewal and cleaning rivers and waterways. In the 1970s, we sponsored the first Earth Day celebration and developed our first recycling program. Today, we integrate sustainability practices throughout our business, from the way we build our stores to the products on our shelves.
We strive to continually make improvements that let us develop and operate our business responsibly, and offer products and resources that help our guests and team members live sustainable lives.
sustainability in Canada
We look out for our communities, and we’re listening and learning about the best ways to do that in Canada.
Building on our heritage in the US, we are already looking for opportunities to be environmentally responsible in Canada. In fact, we’re already putting sustainable practices in place in some of our Canadian facilities. The exterior of Target’s headquarters building in Mississauga, Ont., is built and certified to Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) gold standards. As part of our long-term commitment to sustainable business practices, Target is pursuing LEED certification for all 124 Canadian stores opening in 2013. Target is among the first organizations in Canada to be part of the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED Volume Program, which streamlines the certification process for multiple buildings of a similar type. This will make Target a leader among Canadian mass retailers when it comes to LEED buildings. Design plans include conserving energy and water, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting waste sent to landfills, among other features.
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our mission
