Target has been awarded the Leadership in Energy & Environment Design (LEED) certification for 124 Canadian stores, with plans to get it for nine more stores to open later on this year. The qualifications for a LEED certification include meeting the criteria for categories such as sustainable sites, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, water efficiency, and indoor environmental quality.
“This past year marked a major milestone for Target,” says Mark Schindele, president of Target Canada. “LEED certification of these 124 stores reinforces Target’s commitment to the environment, making Target a leader among Canadian retailers when it comes to sustainable buildings.”
Following the opening of three Target stores in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia this year, Target has plans to open six more stores in Ontario, as well as one store for Quebec and Manitoba each.
