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Hugo Boss

Hugo Boss AG, commonly known as Hugo Boss, is a renowned German luxury fashion house headquartered in Metzingen, Germany. Founded in 1924, the brand has evolved into a global leader in the premium apparel industry, with a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. Specialising in high-quality menswear, womenswear, accessories, and fragrances, Hugo Boss is celebrated for its sophisticated tailoring and contemporary designs. The brand's commitment to craftsmanship and innovation has solidified its position in the competitive fashion market. Notable achievements include a significant expansion into sustainable fashion practices and a diverse product range that appeals to a wide audience. With a reputation for elegance and style, Hugo Boss continues to set trends and redefine luxury fashion.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Hugo Boss'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.

40

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Hugo Boss's score of 40 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hugo Boss's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hugo Boss reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,088,067,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 11,184,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 19,180,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 1,057,703,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses areas such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and upstream transportation. Hugo Boss has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream and downstream transportation, also by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Hugo Boss's ongoing efforts reflect a commitment to sustainability within the textiles and apparel sector, as the company seeks to mitigate its environmental impact while continuing to grow its business.

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Scope 1
12,001,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 2
35,924,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
32,562,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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. Hugo Boss's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), which is 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. Hugo Boss is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

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.

Hugo Boss is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
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