Target has been leading the way when it comes to solar power. The company is one of the top US corporate solar power installers since 2015, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Target had the number one spot for on-site installations in 2016, 2017, and 2018, installing more solar systems than any other company.
John Leisen, VP of Property Management, Target, said:
At Target, we’re committed to making our operations even more sustainable to create a better future for our guests, team members, and the planet. Ambitious energy goals have helped us accelerate our progress and reach major milestones. And we’ll continue to invest in technologies, partners and resources to help us achieve even more.
In December 2019, it met its promise made in 2015 to add rooftop solar panels to 500 locations by 2020 – one month ahead of schedule! The completion of its 500th rooftop solar installation took place in California, the #1 state in the country for solar power. It increased the company’s total power generation to over 240 megawatts of solar across their buildings. That’s the equivalent amount of electricity required to power almost 46,000 homes in America!
Target also committed to having 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, a commitment it made just last summer, and it’s already a quarter of the way towards meeting that goal!
Abigail Ross Hopper, president, and CEO of SEIA, said:
For years, Target has led the way on corporate solar adoption, helping to create a cultural shift in how top companies power their operations. Companies such as Target have the power to make lasting change and we’re thrilled to see Target double down on their commitment to solar energy.
Not only are the solar panels for the communities where it operates, and the environment, but it also saves Target a lot of money by offsetting between 15% and 40% of its property’s energy needs.
Transitioning to clean energy isn’t the only thing Target is doing to create a sustainable future. Other projects include working with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to build on existing water management aspirations, sourcing 100% sustainable cotton by 2022, and implementing a chemical strategy called “Simply Balanced” to policies and goals for its products.
