Corporate Responsibility Report

The report covers NEXT plc group's social, ethical and environmental activities for the financial year ending 29 January 2022, with a focus on the UK and Eire. It highlights SBTi approval for Scope 1, 2 and 3 targets, alongside reductions of 45% for Scope 1 and 2 and 12% for Scope 3 against stated baselines. NEXT reports a global carbon footprint of 3,109,947 tonnes CO2e, 97% waste diversion, and 40% female representation on the Board. PwC provided independent limited assurance over selected carbon, energy, waste and water data and SDG 13 statements.