Target

Industries Food and Staples Retailing, Retailing

Target is Medium Risk. The company often yields to political activism in shaping corporate governance, potentially alienating consumers, dividing employees, and harming shareholders. The company elevates merit, excellence, and integrity ahead of race and identity-based policies. Target occasionally embraces corporate initiatives that redirect its central focus from business goals to partisan policies and divisive issues at times. This approach fails to safeguard free exercise, free speech, and free enterprise.

America 250
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Business Roundtable
Catalyst's Champions for Change
CEO Action Pledge
Civic Alliance Pledge
Risk Rating: Medium

Company Leadership

Political Contributions of Leadership

Republican Support
Democratic Support
$141,350 $293,675

Rating Criteria

Corporate Weaponization Risk Levels
Criteria Risk Level
Cancellations High Risk
Discriminatory Philanthropy Lower Risk
Employment Protection Medium Risk

Corporate Weaponization

Corporate Governance and Public Policy Risk Levels
Criteria Risk Level
Advocacy Bias High Risk
Funding High Risk
Political Actions High Risk

Corporate Governance and Public Policy