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Hugo Boss AG, commonly known as Hugo Boss, is a renowned German fashion house headquartered in Metzingen, Germany. Established in 1924, the brand has evolved into a leading player in the wearing apparel and furs industry, offering a diverse range of high-quality clothing, accessories, and fragrances.
With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Hugo Boss is celebrated for its sophisticated menswear and elegant womenswear, characterised by timeless designs and premium materials. The brand's commitment to craftsmanship and innovation has solidified its market position, making it a preferred choice for discerning consumers.
Notable achievements include its expansion into sustainable fashion practices and a robust global retail network, further enhancing its reputation as a luxury lifestyle brand.
91
DitchCarbon score
+57 vs industry average
Hugo Boss’s score of 91 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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Industry Intensity
Low
Apparel Production has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.215
20182025
The Apparel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 24% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Hugo Boss's reported carbon emissions
Hugo Boss, a German-headquartered company in the wearing apparel and furs industry, reported its latest emissions data for 2025. The company's total greenhouse gas emissions for 2025 were approximately 663.5 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 9.15 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 11.44 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 642.95 million kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions were purchased goods and services at approximately 543.01 million kg CO2e and upstream transportation and distribution at about 52.91 million kg CO2e.
In 2024, Hugo Boss's total emissions were approximately 771.65 million kg CO2e, comprising about 9.83 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, around 15.69 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and roughly 746.13 million kg CO2e for Scope 3.
Looking back to 2023, the total emissions were approximately 487.25 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 9.66 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at around 19.18 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 458.41 million kg CO2e.
Hugo Boss has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to achieve "net-zero" greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, as stated in their 2022 and 2021 responsibility reports. This commitment aligns with the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action.
For near-term targets, Hugo Boss has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 51% by 2030 from a 2018 base year. This target is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream and downstream transportation, by 30% by 2030 from a 2018 base year, also validated by SBTi. More recently, Hugo Boss AG committed via SBTi to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.0% by 2030 from a 2024 base year, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 50.0% within the same timeframe. The company has also set a target to reduce all three scopes of emissions by at least 50% by 2030 relative to a 2019 baseline.
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Hugo Boss’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
Hugo Boss AG commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 50.0% by 2030 from a 2024 base year.
At risk50%
2030
50% reduction in scope 3 upstream
Hugo Boss AG also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distrib…
Behind target50%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
Hugo Boss AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 50.0% by 2030 from a 2024 base year.
Behind target50%
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Climate initiatives
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