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Next

Next plc, commonly known as Next, is a leading British multinational retailer headquartered in Enderby, Leicestershire, GB. Founded in 1982, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the fashion and homeware industry, operating over 500 stores across the UK and a significant online presence that reaches international markets. Next is renowned for its diverse range of products, including clothing, footwear, and home furnishings, distinguished by quality and contemporary design. The brand's commitment to customer service and innovative online shopping experiences has solidified its market position, making it a go-to destination for style-conscious consumers. With a strong focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing, Next continues to adapt to changing consumer preferences while achieving notable milestones in retail excellence.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Next's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

67

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Apparel Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Next's score of 67 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Next's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Next plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,206,463,000 kg CO2e globally, with specific emissions of 43,404,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 43,323,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2016/17 baseline. As of now, Next has achieved a 47% reduction towards this goal. Next is also committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 40% per million GBP of sales by 2030, based on a 2020 baseline. The company is a signatory to the British Retail Consortium’s Climate Action Roadmap, which aims for net zero emissions across the retail sector by 2040. This commitment aligns with industry standards for climate action and reflects Next's dedication to sustainability and responsible business practices.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
46,911,000
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Scope 2
70,693,000
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Scope 3
42,763,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Next's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Next is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Next is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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