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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Hugo Boss's score of 38 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 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 global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Hugo Boss's commitment reflects a proactive approach to sustainability within the textiles and apparel sector, addressing both direct and indirect emissions comprehensively.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,001,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 35,924,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 32,562,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
