Dmitri Stockton:
Stop profiting from animal cruelty!
Image representative of typical battery cage farm
What’s the problem?
Target is neglecting concerns of animal cruelty. The company is falling behind the food industry by continuing to sell eggs from caged hens. Despite stakeholder concerns, Target continues to support controversial battery cage farms where chickens are confined in cages so small that they can barely move with no plan to phase them out. This practice is so unsafe and inhumane that it is illegal in many U.S. states and the entire European Union.
When confronted with these concerns, Target director Dmitri Stockton has remained silent.
Who is Dmitri Stockton?
Dmitri is a career executive with decades of experience. He is the former Vice President and Special Advisor to the Chairman at General Electric Company. Now, Dmitri holds board positions with several companies, including John Deere, Ryder System, and WestRock Company. Most importantly, in 2018, he joined the Board of Directors at Target.
Under his watch, animals continue to suffer.
Can customers trust Target to do the right thing?
Target has historically enjoyed a positive reputation for its commitments to sustainability, social responsibility, and transparency. Now, the company has a concerning track record of weakening or backtracking on animal welfare policies. The company is even falling behind U.S. fast food chains such as McDonald’s and Taco Bell that have eliminated battery cage eggs from their menus. Retail giant Costco is nearly 100 percent cage-free and even dollar stores are installing signs on their egg shelves to educate customers and help shift the market toward cage-free eggs.