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.
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In 2024, Hugo Boss reported total carbon emissions of approximately 550,788,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 9,827,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 15,693,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 525,268,000 kg CO2e. This represents a notable increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 487,252,000 kg CO2e. Hugo Boss has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Additionally, the company has established a target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by at least 51% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. For Scope 3 emissions, Hugo Boss aims for a 30% reduction by 2030, also compared to 2018 levels. The company is actively engaged in the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, which promotes a climate-neutral fashion industry by 2050. These initiatives reflect Hugo Boss's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the textile and apparel sector.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 12,001,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Hugo Boss 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.