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 reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hugo Boss reported total carbon emissions of approximately 487,252,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 9,664,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 19,180,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, about 458,409,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes emissions from the entire value chain, such as purchased goods and services (345,286,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (68,172,000 kg CO2e). Hugo Boss has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 51% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, based on a 2018 baseline. Additionally, they target a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions 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 consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In summary, Hugo Boss is actively working towards significant emissions reductions across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate action in the fashion industry.
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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 | 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 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 32,562,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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