Target 2008 Annual Report Download - page 15

• Target participates in the civic arena in a variety of ways,
most significantly in 2008 through nonpartisan get-out-the-vote
and voter-education efforts aimed at team members, as well as
the general public. We believe that well-informed citizens are
better able to exercise their vote, and when people vote, they
are more inclined to become civically engaged, which ultimately
improves the communities in which we do business.
• Target has supported sound corporate governance practices
for decades. We manage our operations thoughtfully, with a
well-defined corporate governance strategy and a tradition
of continuity in leadership. Our strong beliefs about good
governance — including maintaining an independent board
highly accountable to company shareholders — have been
strengthened year after year by the company’s directors and
senior officers.
• We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture by making
team members and guests feel welcome, respected and
valued regardless of their background or lifestyle. Providing an
unparalleled guest experience is our top priority, so we focus
on enhancing team member engagement because we know
it directly impacts how team members relate with guests.
We’re a company that has a global reach, but is also deeply
committed to our local communities, and we are consistently
striving to improve the communities our guests and team
members call home.