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  • Overall approach
    4/10
    • Overarching commitment on deforestation
      0/4
      Overall commitment
      Commodity-specific commitment - commitment that does not apply to all of the commodities the company is exposed to
      0/4
      Do they have a commitment for other non-Forest 500 commodities, if so which?: NA

      Which commodities does the commodity-specific commitment apply to?: Timber; Pulp & Paper
      "Target is committed to sourcing wood-based products from well-managed forests to avoid contributing to deforestation or forest degradation."[...]"Target requires wood, paper, paper-based packaging and wood-based fiber vendors to comply with..: Timber harvested from areas being converted from forests and other wooded ecosystems to plantations or non-forest use."[...]"While Target recognizes the value that many certifications bring to the market — such as Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) — we prefer Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification and will work with our suppliers to help them achieve full chain of custody and increase the penetration of FSC certified products available in our stores and online. "
      Open source document
      Open source document
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      1/1
      Signatory
      Yes
      1/1
      "Are you involved in any multi-partnership or stakeholder initiatives relating to the sustainability of these commodities? Please describe your role WWF Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN)"
      Open source document
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      1/1
      Awareness
      Yes
      1/1
      "Forests are critical to mitigating climate change, and Target recognizes that the ecosystem services provided by forests around the world are irreplaceable. We commit to working with our owned brand suppliers to protect forests by eliminating deforestation and forest degradation from our value chain. More specifically, we will focus on eliminating deforestation of primary forests and areas of High Conservation Value [1], as well as High Carbon Stock [2] forest areas and peatlands (regardless of depth)."
      Open source document
    • Deforestation as a business risk
      1/1
      Business risk
      Yes
      1/1
      What revenue comes from industries relevant to each forest risk commodity?: Not specified

      What poportion of a company’s annual revenue depends on each forest risk commodity?: Not specified

      What type of risk is recognised?: Reputational
      "Target's scenario analysis for climate-related risks identified that significant reputational damage could occur from unsustainable use of resources, particularly relating to water and forest commodities. To ensure that Target is operating in line with consumer and stakeholder expectations, Target has published it's "Responsible Sourcing Policy for Forest Products." Irresponsible procurement of palm oil could also cause significant reputational damage
      Open source document
    • High-level management of deforestion
      1/1
      High-level management
      Yes
      1/1
      How often does the committee or board meet to assess company's progress on addressing deforestation-related issues?: NA
      "The Board of Directors’ review of environmental and social topics is obtained through the updates it receives from the Nominating and Governance Committee. The Nominating and Governance Committee reviews environmental and social topics at least semi-annually. This happens independently of our financial reporting process, which includes economic topics, and is overseen throughout the year by the Audit and Finance Committee, which provides regular reports to the Board of Directors. Target’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Responsibility presents to the Nominating and Governance Committee semi-annually on corporate responsibility related topics." - Includes Forest-related issues
      Open source document
    • Executive compensation linked to deforestation
    • Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Reporting on emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Disclosure of conservation activity
    • Disclosure of reforestation activity
    • Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
      Reduce emissions
      Yes
      0/0
      Is this target aligned with/verified by SBTi?: Yes

      What is the target date for the company to achieve their climate target?: 2040

      Type of climate target: Net-zero emissions
      " By 2040: Achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across our enterprise (scopes 1, 2 & 3)."
      Open source document
  • Commodity score
    23/90
    • Leather
      11/90
      • Commitment Strength
        0/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          0/9.5
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/6
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/7.5
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        5/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: not specified

          Other workers' rights commitments: Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces

          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          "We recognize that we can impact the human rights of our team members, guests and workers in the supply chain, as well as people in the communities in which we operate. In line with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labour Organization Core Conventions, we are committed to respecting human rights throughout our operations. In alignment with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, we respect human rights and seek to avoid adverse human rights impacts resulting from our business activities. We are continuously working to do better, but if there are adverse impacts, our approach is to provide access to effective remedy"[...]"Safe and Healthy Workplace"[...]"No Forced or Compulsory Labor"[...]"No Discrimination"[...]"No Child Labor"[...]"Freedom of association"
          Open source document
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to ensure equality of women in the supply chain
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to ensure equality of women in the supply chain
          1/2
          "No Discrimination We respect cultural differences, and believe workers should be employed based on their abilities, rather than their race, gender, personal characteristics or beliefs and encourage our vendors to eliminate discrimination in their workplaces."[...]"We are committed to a sustainable and inclusive supply chain that is just and equitable for all workers."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm
          "In alignment with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, we respect human rights and seek to avoid adverse human rights impacts resulting from our business activities. We are continuously working to do better, but if there are adverse impacts, our approach is to provide access to effective remedy."
          Open source document
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/3
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        7/56
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "Target maintains the right to conduct unannounced audits of any disclosed locations."[...["Our Conditions of Contract require that our vendors guarantee that all goods sold to Target are made in compliance with all applicable laws, and that all manufacturers and subcontractors also comply with the law."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental

          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism
          "If you encounter what you believe to be a potential violation of local laws or regulations, Target’s Standards of Vendor Engagement or unethical behavior, you must report your concerns to Target by emailing Ethics@Target.com or visiting www.targetintegrityhotline.com. Report anonymously by calling the Integrity Hotline. The call is free and handled by an independent third party. Local language interpreters are also available.U.S.: 1-800-541-6838India: 000-800-100-1657Other non-U.S. locations: 1-470-219-7116"
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          3/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          2.5/5
          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA

          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA

          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Training and Audits
          "Our Ethics and Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability teams conduct ethics training(s) with business partners worldwide. "[...]"Target maintains the right to conduct unannounced audits of any disclosed locations."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Palm oil
      45/90
      • Commitment Strength
        11/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          6/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Protects priority forests (including High Conservation Value, High Carbon Stock, and peatlands)
            2/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Protects priority forests (including High Conservation Value, High Carbon Stock, and peatlands)
            2/6
            Which certification schemes are used?: RSPO

            When was this commitment set?: NA

            Does the company have a commitment to the protection of other specific named ecosystems?: Peat
            "Target aspires to source palm oil that is produced in accordance with the following key principles, [...] Palm oil cultivation must not cause deforestation of primary forests, areas of High Conservation Value or High Carbon Stock forest areas. [...] Palm oil developments must not be planted on peat lands regardless of depth. [...] Our goal is for palm oil in our products to be certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) or an equivalent standard with a mass balance, segregated or identity preserved supply chain certification by the end of 2022."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "Target aspires to source palm oil that is produced in accordance with the following key principles, [...] Palm oil cultivation must not cause deforestation of primary forests, areas of High Conservation Value or High Carbon Stock forest areas. [...] Palm oil developments must not be planted on peat lands regardless of depth. [...] Our goal is for palm oil in our products to be certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) or an equivalent standard with a mass balance, segregated or identity preserved supply chain certification by the end of 2022."
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: RSPO certification by 2022. RSPO certification is being used to guarantee that High Conservation Value or High Carbon Stock forest areas are protected.
            "Our goal is for palm oil in our products to be certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) or an equivalent standard with a mass balance, segregated or identity preserved supply chain certification by the end of 2022. Target also aims to increase the portion of segregated and identity preserved palm oil used in its products over time. Target aspires to source palm oil that is produced in accordance with the following key principles, which are part of the RSPO standard: primary forests, areas of High Conservation Value or High Carbon Stock forest areas." [...] In their 2021 RSPO ACOP report, Target state that 100% of their palm oil is RSPO certified
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
            "Our goal is for palm oil in our products to be certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) or an equivalent standard with a mass balance, segregated or identity preserved supply chain certification by the end of 2022. Target also aims to increase the portion of segregated and identity preserved palm oil used in its products over time. Target aspires to source palm oil that is produced in accordance with the following key principles, which are part of the RSPO standard: primary forests, areas of High Conservation Value or High Carbon Stock forest areas." [...] In their 2021 RSPO ACOP report, Target state that 100% of their palm oil is RSPO certified
            Open source document
            Open source document
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          6/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Downstream company, traces to Processing Facility, no compliance check
            2/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Downstream company, traces to Processing Facility, no compliance check
            2/4
            When was this commitment set?: 2019
            "We have mapped the palm oil included in 100% of our own brand food and beverage, essentials, beauty, and candles products to mill. All suppliers complete a traceability declaration document providing us with these details. We plan to continue traceability work with the remaining 25% of suppliers later this year... we achieved traceability to mill level for 76% of our supply of palm oil in 2021 and are working to increase that percentage by the end of 2022....Target has traced 87% of our palm oil to the importer. We will continue to trace our palm oil supply chain to achieve traceability to the mill by the end of 2022."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "We have mapped the palm oil included in 100% of our own brand food and beverage, essentials, beauty, and candles products to mill. All suppliers complete a traceability declaration document providing us with these details. We plan to continue traceability work with the remaining 25% of suppliers later this year... we achieved traceability to mill level for 76% of our supply of palm oil in 2021 and are working to increase that percentage by the end of 2022....Target has traced 87% of our palm oil to the importer. We will continue to trace our palm oil supply chain to achieve traceability to the mill by the end of 2022."
            Open source document
          • Target date
            2022
            1/1
            Target date
            2022
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Collaboration with Earthworm
            "We have mapped the palm oil included in 100% of our own brand food and beverage, essentials, beauty, and candles products to mill. All suppliers complete a traceability declaration document providing us with these details. We plan to continue traceability work with the remaining 25% of suppliers later this year... we achieved traceability to mill level for 76% of our supply of palm oil in 2021 and are working to increase that percentage by the end of 2022....Target has traced 87% of our palm oil to the importer. We will continue to trace our palm oil supply chain to achieve traceability to the mill by the end of 2022."
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
            "We have mapped the palm oil included in 100% of our own brand food and beverage, essentials, beauty, and candles products to mill. All suppliers complete a traceability declaration document providing us with these details. We plan to continue traceability work with the remaining 25% of suppliers later this year... we achieved traceability to mill level for 76% of our supply of palm oil in 2021 and are working to increase that percentage by the end of 2022....Target has traced 87% of our palm oil to the importer. We will continue to trace our palm oil supply chain to achieve traceability to the mill by the end of 2022."
            Open source document
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        9/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Other workers' rights commitments: Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: not specified

          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          "We recognize that we can impact the human rights of our team members, guests and workers in the supply chain, as well as people in the communities in which we operate. In line with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labour Organization Core Conventions, we are committed to respecting human rights throughout our operations. In alignment with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, we respect human rights and seek to avoid adverse human rights impacts resulting from our business activities. We are continuously working to do better, but if there are adverse impacts, our approach is to provide access to effective remedy"[...]"Safe and Healthy Workplace"[...]"No Forced or Compulsory Labor"[...]"No Discrimination"[...]"No Child Labor"[...]"Freedom of association"
          Open source document
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          How many smallholders do they support, and what percentage does this represent in terms of their sourcing from smallholders?: NA

          What is the nature of that support?: Education and training, Economic
          "We also strive to improve the livelihoods of workers, smallholder farmers and communities throughout our supply chain"
          Open source document
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to ensure equality of women in the supply chain
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to ensure equality of women in the supply chain
          1/2
          "No Discrimination We respect cultural differences, and believe workers should be employed based on their abilities, rather than their race, gender, personal characteristics or beliefs and encourage our vendors to eliminate discrimination in their workplaces."[...]"We are committed to a sustainable and inclusive supply chain that is just and equitable for all workers."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm
          "In alignment with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, we respect human rights and seek to avoid adverse human rights impacts resulting from our business activities. We are continuously working to do better, but if there are adverse impacts, our approach is to provide access to effective remedy."
          Open source document
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
          "Target aspires to source palm oil that is produced in accordance with the following key principles, which are part of the RSPO standard: Palm oil developments must proceed on the basis of free, prior and informed consent."
          Open source document
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        25/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          2/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          No
          2/2
          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: na

          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: RSPO

          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: RSPO

          What methods are used for verification?: RSPO

          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: 100%

          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: na
          In their 2021 RSPO ACOP report, Target state that 100% of their palm oil is RSPO certified. This equates to 7541.63 tons
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          What cut-off date is specified?: 2019
          In their 2022 Forests CDP, Target state that their cur off date for palm oil is 2019
          Open source document
        • Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          What initiatives does the company participate in?: Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil’s North American Sustainable Palm Oil Network

          What is the nature of that participation?: Attending & contributing to meetings
          "In 2017, Target joined the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil’s North American Sustainable Palm Oil Network, designed to facilitate crosssector work in a pre-competitive space on the sourcing of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) in North America, foster collaboration, an impact programs in producing nations and share best practices. In 2020, Target joined a newly created working group focused on human rights in palm oil supply chains."
          Open source document
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          How frequently are assessments conducted?: Not specified

          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: NA
          "Target collaborates with NGOs such as the World Resource Institute (WRI) and NEPCon to assess and manage forest-related risks."
          Open source document
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "Target maintains the right to conduct unannounced audits of any disclosed locations."[...["Our Conditions of Contract require that our vendors guarantee that all goods sold to Target are made in compliance with all applicable laws, and that all manufacturers and subcontractors also comply with the law."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism

          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
          "If you encounter what you believe to be a potential violation of local laws or regulations, Target’s Standards of Vendor Engagement or unethical behavior, you must report your concerns to Target by emailing Ethics@Target.com or visiting www.targetintegrityhotline.com. Report anonymously by calling the Integrity Hotline. The call is free and handled by an independent third party. Local language interpreters are also available.U.S.: 1-800-541-6838India: 000-800-100-1657Other non-U.S. locations: 1-470-219-7116"
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: 0 tons

          What product types/sectors is this in?: brand food, household cleaning, personal care, baby care, beauty, cosmetics, and candle products

          What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: na

          Reporting certified/compliant volume: 7541.63 tons

          Total volume: 7541.63 tons
          In their 2021 RSPO ACOP report, Target state that 100% of their palm oil is RSPO certified. This equates to 7541.63 tons
          Open source document
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          3/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          2.5/5
          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA

          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA

          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Training and Audits
          "Our Ethics and Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability teams conduct ethics training(s) with business partners worldwide. "[...]"Target maintains the right to conduct unannounced audits of any disclosed locations."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Annually

          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: 0 not specified

          For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: 0 not specified

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: 0 not specified

          How is compliance monitored?: Certification; Internal monitoring and verification systems

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 0 not specified
          "Target continuously engages with our suppliers to ensure they are using sustainably sourced palm oil. We engage with any supplier who is not in compliance with our sustainable palm oil expectations. Engagements with suppliers include, but not limited to, training on Target's palm oil commitment and annual surveys. [...] Target verifies the RSPO membership of suppliers and volume of palm oil used in products that are in scope of policy. [...]RSPO certification status is verified by our external consultant who confirms all RSPO certification numbers our suppliers provide to us with the RSPO website."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: No

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: training on palm oil commitments

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Non compliance with palm oil policy

          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No
          "Target continuously engages with our suppliers to ensure they are using sustainably sourced palm oil. We engage with any supplier who is not in compliance with our sustainable palm oil expectations. Engagements with suppliers include, but not limited to, training on Target's palm oil commitment and annual surveys."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Pulp & Paper
      29/90
      • Commitment Strength
        9/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          9/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            What paper/pulp product does their commitment apply to?: Paper products; Pulp; Packaging

            When was this commitment set?: 2007

            Which certification schemes are used?: FSC; PEFC

            Type of sustainability commitment: Reduce the volume of virgin wood fibre used in paper and packaging products through usage of recycled content
            In their 2021 CDP report, they specify as one of their criteria for timber products "no conversion of natural ecosystems" [...] "Target is committed to sourcing wood-based products from well-managed forests to avoid contributing to deforestation or forest degradation."[...]"Target requires wood, paper, paper-based packaging and wood-based fiber vendors to comply with..: Timber harvested from areas being converted from forests and other wooded ecosystems to plantations or non-forest use."[...]"While Target recognizes the value that many certifications bring to the market — such as Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) — we prefer Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification and will work with our suppliers to help them achieve full chain of custody and increase the penetration of FSC certified products available in our stores and online. "
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            In their 2021 CDP report, they specify as one of their criteria for timber products "no conversion of natural ecosystems" [...] "Target is committed to sourcing wood-based products from well-managed forests to avoid contributing to deforestation or forest degradation."[...]"Target requires wood, paper, paper-based packaging and wood-based fiber vendors to comply with..: Timber harvested from areas being converted from forests and other wooded ecosystems to plantations or non-forest use."[...]"While Target recognizes the value that many certifications bring to the market — such as Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) — we prefer Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification and will work with our suppliers to help them achieve full chain of custody and increase the penetration of FSC certified products available in our stores and online. "
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Obtain FSC and PEFC
            In their 2021 CDP report, they specify as one of their criteria for timber products "no conversion of natural ecosystems" [...] "Target is committed to sourcing wood-based products from well-managed forests to avoid contributing to deforestation or forest degradation."[...]"Target requires wood, paper, paper-based packaging and wood-based fiber vendors to comply with..: Timber harvested from areas being converted from forests and other wooded ecosystems to plantations or non-forest use."[...]"While Target recognizes the value that many certifications bring to the market — such as Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) — we prefer Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification and will work with our suppliers to help them achieve full chain of custody and increase the penetration of FSC certified products available in our stores and online. "
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: 2022
            "Source all owned-brand, paper-based packaging from sustainably managed forests by 2022. Our baseline in 2017 was 13.9% and as of 2019 we sat at 51%, in 2020 we reached 63%. Continued work on this goal revolves around supplier engagement. Today's work will allow Target to build the foundation for future success." Include forests certified under FSC Chain of Custody FSC Controlled Wood PEFC Chain of Custody SFI Chain of Custody
            Open source document
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/7.5
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        7/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          Other workers' rights commitments: Only work legal working hours

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: not specified
          "We recognize that we can impact the human rights of our team members, guests and workers in the supply chain, as well as people in the communities in which we operate. In line with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labour Organization Core Conventions, we are committed to respecting human rights throughout our operations. In alignment with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, we respect human rights and seek to avoid adverse human rights impacts resulting from our business activities. We are continuously working to do better, but if there are adverse impacts, our approach is to provide access to effective remedy"[...]"Safe and Healthy Workplace"[...]"No Forced or Compulsory Labor"[...]"No Discrimination"[...]"No Child Labor"[...]"Freedom of association"
          Open source document
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to ensure equality of women in the supply chain
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to ensure equality of women in the supply chain
          1/2
          "No Discrimination We respect cultural differences, and believe workers should be employed based on their abilities, rather than their race, gender, personal characteristics or beliefs and encourage our vendors to eliminate discrimination in their workplaces."[...]"We are committed to a sustainable and inclusive supply chain that is just and equitable for all workers."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm
          "In alignment with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, we respect human rights and seek to avoid adverse human rights impacts resulting from our business activities. We are continuously working to do better, but if there are adverse impacts, our approach is to provide access to effective remedy."
          Open source document
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Not specified
          "Together we will: [...] Work with stakeholders to ensure that existing requirements, such as respect forworkers’ rights, care for the environment, and responsible development of new plantations and harvesting, including the principle of Free Prior and Informed Consent(FPIC), are robustly enforced"
          Open source document
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        14/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          0/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          0/2
          What methods are used for verification?: FSC PEFC

          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: NA

          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: NA

          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: FSC PEFC

          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: FSC PEFC

          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: NA
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          What initiatives does the company participate in?: Canopystyle

          What is the nature of that participation?: Providing support/ advice/ experience/ expertise
          "we support the approach being taken by a collaboration of clothing designers, retailers and brands, who are working with the environmental nonprofit Canopy as part of the CanopyStyle initiative. All Target owned brand garment vendors have committed to viscose apparel garment supply chains that are free of ancient and endangered forests, endangered species and controversial sources by agreeing to eliminate the highest risk supplies of viscose as identified by Canopy’s Hot Button report."
          Open source document
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "Target maintains the right to conduct unannounced audits of any disclosed locations."[...["Our Conditions of Contract require that our vendors guarantee that all goods sold to Target are made in compliance with all applicable laws, and that all manufacturers and subcontractors also comply with the law."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental

          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism
          "If you encounter what you believe to be a potential violation of local laws or regulations, Target’s Standards of Vendor Engagement or unethical behavior, you must report your concerns to Target by emailing Ethics@Target.com or visiting www.targetintegrityhotline.com. Report anonymously by calling the Integrity Hotline. The call is free and handled by an independent third party. Local language interpreters are also available.U.S.: 1-800-541-6838India: 000-800-100-1657Other non-U.S. locations: 1-470-219-7116"
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting partial volumes
          2/3
          Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting partial volumes
          1.5/3
          What product types/sectors is this in?: Packaging

          Total volume: 32,280 tons

          What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: NA

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: NA

          Reporting certified/compliant volume: NA
          In their 2022 Forests CDP Target report using 32,280 tons of cellulose. "Consumption only represents Target branded product use of regenerated cellulose fiber. Wood and paper consumption is not yet available due to inability to accurately measure material consumption in mixed material products outside of apparel. While we cannot give a quantitative measure of commodity usage excluded, we are aware that our national brand portfolio sales are larger than our owned brand sales, so it is likely our disclosure represents less than half of Target’s total consumption."
          Open source document
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          3/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          2.5/5
          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Training and Audit

          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA

          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA
          "Our Ethics and Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability teams conduct ethics training(s) with business partners worldwide. "[...]"Target maintains the right to conduct unannounced audits of any disclosed locations."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: NA

          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Working with suppliers

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: No
          "We are driving demand for and awareness of the importance of certified, sustainable timber by committing to sourcing Target's owned-brand wood-based products from well-managed forests. Target works actively with its vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to eliminate any unacceptable sources of timber and progressively increase the amount of responsible wood, paper, paper-based packaging, and wood-based fiber over time"
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Soy
      11/90
      • Commitment Strength
        0/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          0/9.5
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/6
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/7.5
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        5/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Other workers' rights commitments: Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces

          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: not specified
          "We recognize that we can impact the human rights of our team members, guests and workers in the supply chain, as well as people in the communities in which we operate. In line with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labour Organization Core Conventions, we are committed to respecting human rights throughout our operations. In alignment with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, we respect human rights and seek to avoid adverse human rights impacts resulting from our business activities. We are continuously working to do better, but if there are adverse impacts, our approach is to provide access to effective remedy"[...]"Safe and Healthy Workplace"[...]"No Forced or Compulsory Labor"[...]"No Discrimination"[...]"No Child Labor"[...]"Freedom of association"
          Open source document
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to ensure equality of women in the supply chain
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to ensure equality of women in the supply chain
          1/2
          "No Discrimination We respect cultural differences, and believe workers should be employed based on their abilities, rather than their race, gender, personal characteristics or beliefs and encourage our vendors to eliminate discrimination in their workplaces."[...]"We are committed to a sustainable and inclusive supply chain that is just and equitable for all workers."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm
          "In alignment with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, we respect human rights and seek to avoid adverse human rights impacts resulting from our business activities. We are continuously working to do better, but if there are adverse impacts, our approach is to provide access to effective remedy."
          Open source document
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/3
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        7/56
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "Target maintains the right to conduct unannounced audits of any disclosed locations."[...["Our Conditions of Contract require that our vendors guarantee that all goods sold to Target are made in compliance with all applicable laws, and that all manufacturers and subcontractors also comply with the law."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism

          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
          "If you encounter what you believe to be a potential violation of local laws or regulations, Target’s Standards of Vendor Engagement or unethical behavior, you must report your concerns to Target by emailing Ethics@Target.com or visiting www.targetintegrityhotline.com. Report anonymously by calling the Integrity Hotline. The call is free and handled by an independent third party. Local language interpreters are also available.U.S.: 1-800-541-6838India: 000-800-100-1657Other non-U.S. locations: 1-470-219-7116"
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          3/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          2.5/5
          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Training and Audits

          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA

          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA
          "Our Ethics and Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability teams conduct ethics training(s) with business partners worldwide. "[...]"Target maintains the right to conduct unannounced audits of any disclosed locations."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Timber
      27/90
      • Commitment Strength
        9/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          9/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Which certification schemes are used?: FSC; PEFC

            When was this commitment set?: 2017
            In their 2021 CDP report, they specify as one of their criteria for timber products "no conversion of natural ecosystems with a target date of 2025"[...]"Target requires wood, paper, paper-based packaging and wood-based fiber vendors to comply with..: Timber harvested from areas being converted from forests and other wooded ecosystems to plantations or non-forest use."[...]"While Target recognizes the value that many certifications bring to the market — such as Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) — we prefer Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification and will work with our suppliers to help them achieve full chain of custody and increase the penetration of FSC certified products available in our stores and online. "
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            In their 2021 CDP report, they specify as one of their criteria for timber products "no conversion of natural ecosystems with a target date of 2025"[...]"Target requires wood, paper, paper-based packaging and wood-based fiber vendors to comply with..: Timber harvested from areas being converted from forests and other wooded ecosystems to plantations or non-forest use."[...]"While Target recognizes the value that many certifications bring to the market — such as Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) — we prefer Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification and will work with our suppliers to help them achieve full chain of custody and increase the penetration of FSC certified products available in our stores and online. "
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: FSC and PEFC Certification
            In their 2021 CDP report, they specify as one of their criteria for timber products "no conversion of natural ecosystems with a target date of 2025"[...]"Target requires wood, paper, paper-based packaging and wood-based fiber vendors to comply with..: Timber harvested from areas being converted from forests and other wooded ecosystems to plantations or non-forest use."[...]"While Target recognizes the value that many certifications bring to the market — such as Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) — we prefer Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification and will work with our suppliers to help them achieve full chain of custody and increase the penetration of FSC certified products available in our stores and online. "
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
            Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/7.5
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        7/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: not specified

          Other workers' rights commitments: Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces
          "We recognize that we can impact the human rights of our team members, guests and workers in the supply chain, as well as people in the communities in which we operate. In line with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labour Organization Core Conventions, we are committed to respecting human rights throughout our operations. In alignment with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, we respect human rights and seek to avoid adverse human rights impacts resulting from our business activities. We are continuously working to do better, but if there are adverse impacts, our approach is to provide access to effective remedy"[...]"Safe and Healthy Workplace"[...]"No Forced or Compulsory Labor"[...]"No Discrimination"[...]"No Child Labor"[...]"Freedom of association"
          Open source document
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to ensure equality of women in the supply chain
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to ensure equality of women in the supply chain
          1/2
          "No Discrimination We respect cultural differences, and believe workers should be employed based on their abilities, rather than their race, gender, personal characteristics or beliefs and encourage our vendors to eliminate discrimination in their workplaces."[...]"We are committed to a sustainable and inclusive supply chain that is just and equitable for all workers."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm
          "In alignment with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, we respect human rights and seek to avoid adverse human rights impacts resulting from our business activities. We are continuously working to do better, but if there are adverse impacts, our approach is to provide access to effective remedy."
          Open source document
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: not specified
          "Together we will: [...] Work with stakeholders to ensure that existing requirements, such as respect forworkers’ rights, care for the environment, and responsible development of new plantations and harvesting, including the principle of Free Prior and Informed Consent(FPIC), are robustly enforced"
          Open source document
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        12/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          2/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          2/2
          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: NA

          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: NA

          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: FSC PEFC

          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: NA

          What methods are used for verification?: FSC PEFC

          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: FSC PEFC
          "While Target recognizes the value that many certifications bring to the market — such as Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) — we prefer Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification and will work with our suppliers to help them achieve full chain of custody and increase the penetration of FSC certified products available in our stores and online. "
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          How frequently are assessments conducted?: Not specified

          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: NA
          "Timber products Risk assessment procedure Assessed in an environmental risk assessment Tools and methods used External consultants Target works with external groups like Preferred by Nature and Canopy for timber to determine our supply chain risks"
          Open source document
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "Target maintains the right to conduct unannounced audits of any disclosed locations."[...["Our Conditions of Contract require that our vendors guarantee that all goods sold to Target are made in compliance with all applicable laws, and that all manufacturers and subcontractors also comply with the law."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism

          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
          "If you encounter what you believe to be a potential violation of local laws or regulations, Target’s Standards of Vendor Engagement or unethical behavior, you must report your concerns to Target by emailing Ethics@Target.com or visiting www.targetintegrityhotline.com. Report anonymously by calling the Integrity Hotline. The call is free and handled by an independent third party. Local language interpreters are also available.U.S.: 1-800-541-6838India: 000-800-100-1657Other non-U.S. locations: 1-470-219-7116"
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          3/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          2.5/5
          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA

          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Training and Audits

          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA
          "Our Ethics and Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability teams conduct ethics training(s) with business partners worldwide. "[...]"Target maintains the right to conduct unannounced audits of any disclosed locations."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Working with suppliers

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: NA

          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: Yes
          "We are driving demand for and awareness of the importance of certified, sustainable timber by committing to sourcing Target's owned-brand wood-based products from well-managed forests. Target works actively with its vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to eliminate any unacceptable sources of timber and progressively increase the amount of responsible wood, paper, paper-based packaging, and wood-based fiber over time"
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Beef *
      11/90
      • Commitment Strength
        0/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          0/9.5
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/6
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/7.5
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        5/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Other workers' rights commitments: Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: not specified

          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          "We recognize that we can impact the human rights of our team members, guests and workers in the supply chain, as well as people in the communities in which we operate. In line with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labour Organization Core Conventions, we are committed to respecting human rights throughout our operations. In alignment with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, we respect human rights and seek to avoid adverse human rights impacts resulting from our business activities. We are continuously working to do better, but if there are adverse impacts, our approach is to provide access to effective remedy"[...]"Safe and Healthy Workplace"[...]"No Forced or Compulsory Labor"[...]"No Discrimination"[...]"No Child Labor"[...]"Freedom of association"
          Open source document
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to ensure equality of women in the supply chain
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to ensure equality of women in the supply chain
          1/2
          "No Discrimination We respect cultural differences, and believe workers should be employed based on their abilities, rather than their race, gender, personal characteristics or beliefs and encourage our vendors to eliminate discrimination in their workplaces."[...]"We are committed to a sustainable and inclusive supply chain that is just and equitable for all workers."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm
          "In alignment with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, we respect human rights and seek to avoid adverse human rights impacts resulting from our business activities. We are continuously working to do better, but if there are adverse impacts, our approach is to provide access to effective remedy."
          Open source document
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/3
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        7/56
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "Target maintains the right to conduct unannounced audits of any disclosed locations."[...["Our Conditions of Contract require that our vendors guarantee that all goods sold to Target are made in compliance with all applicable laws, and that all manufacturers and subcontractors also comply with the law."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism

          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
          "If you encounter what you believe to be a potential violation of local laws or regulations, Target’s Standards of Vendor Engagement or unethical behavior, you must report your concerns to Target by emailing Ethics@Target.com or visiting www.targetintegrityhotline.com. Report anonymously by calling the Integrity Hotline. The call is free and handled by an independent third party. Local language interpreters are also available.U.S.: 1-800-541-6838India: 000-800-100-1657Other non-U.S. locations: 1-470-219-7116"
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          3/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          2.5/5
          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Training and Audits

          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA

          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA
          "Our Ethics and Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability teams conduct ethics training(s) with business partners worldwide. "[...]"Target maintains the right to conduct unannounced audits of any disclosed locations."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2

    • * commodity scores for which a company is not a powerbroker are given half the weighting of other commodities in total scores

  • Commitment strength
    5/17
    Avg. score
  • Implementation and Reporting
    12/56
    Avg. score
  • Associated Human Rights Abuses
    6/17
    Avg. score

Profile

Target Corporation is a leading United States retailer with over 1,800 stores. The company is recognised as an industry leader, and in 2016 was ranked among the top 50 on the Fortune 500. It sells a variety of products including food, personal care items, paper products, furniture and apparel. Amongst these product lines Target sells several own-brand goods under labels including Market Pantry and Archer Farms. Through its retail and production operations Target is exposed to a variety of forest risk commodities. Target Corp. is selected as a powerbroker for palm oil, soy, beef, leather, timber and paper packaging.

Sector
Industry sector 
Hypermarkets & Super Centers, Packaged Foods & Meats, Paper Packaging
Segments
Manufacturer, Retailer
HQ
HQ 
United States
Company Type
Company type 
CO
Collective Commitments
Consumer Goods Forum member
New York Declaration on Forests signatory

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How we assess the Forest 500

To ensure deforestation free supply chains, companies need to adopt and implement timebound and measurable policies for forest risk commodities.

All assessments use policies published on company websites, some links may have changed or been removed since the time of assessment.

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