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 total carbon emissions of approximately 2,362,763,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 44,001,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (location-based) totalled approximately 43,373,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, amounting to around 2,275,389,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, use of sold products, and transportation. Next has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2030, using a 2016/17 baseline. As of the latest reports, the company has achieved a 47% reduction in these emissions. Additionally, Next is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 40% per million GBP of sales by 2030, based on a 2020 baseline. Next is a signatory to the British Retail Consortium’s Climate Action Roadmap, which aims for net zero emissions across the retail sector by 2040. The company’s targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their reduction goals are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Next plc is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while adhering to industry standards and frameworks for climate action.
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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.
