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.
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Next's score of 70 is higher than 85% 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 2024, Next plc reported carbon emissions of approximately 43,343,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 40,190,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in Great Britain. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined reached about 83,533,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reduce absolute carbon emissions by 55% against a 2016/17 baseline by 2030, with a current achievement of a 45% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Globally, Next's total emissions for 2024 were approximately 2,362,763,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 44,001,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 3,184,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions significantly higher at around 2,275,389,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 40% per million GBP of sales by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year. Next is a signatory to the British Retail Consortium’s Climate Action Roadmap, aiming for net zero emissions by 2040. Their targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their emissions reduction strategies are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 129,491,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
