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.
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Hugo Boss's score of 68 is higher than 84% 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 2024, Hugo Boss reported total carbon emissions of approximately 550,788,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 9,827,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 15,693,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 525,268,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions include major contributions from purchased goods and services (416,005,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (67,291,000 kg CO2e). Hugo Boss has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This long-term target was established in 2023 and aligns with the company's participation in the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, which advocates for a climate-neutral fashion industry by the same year. In the near term, Hugo Boss has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by at least 51% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to cut its Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream and downstream transportation, by 30% by 2030, also from a 2018 baseline. These targets are part of Hugo Boss's broader sustainability strategy, which includes science-based targets (SBT) that are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate efforts.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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