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Next

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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

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70

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Next's score of 70 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

82%

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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, 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 totalled approximately 3,184,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 43,373,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, amounting to around 2,275,389,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as purchased goods and services (approximately 1,394,622,000 kg CO2e) and use of sold products (about 574,636,000 kg CO2e). 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 now, the company has achieved a 45% reduction towards this target. Additionally, Next is committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions by 40% per million GBP of sales by 2030, based on a 2020 baseline. Next is also a signatory to the British Retail Consortium’s Climate Action Roadmap, which aims for net zero emissions across the retail industry by 2040. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards, ensuring that their targets are consistent with the global goal of limiting 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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Scope 1
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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
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-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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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