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.
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Industry Intensity
Apparel Production has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Apparel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 24% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Hugo Boss's reported carbon emissions
Hugo Boss, a leading global fashion brand headquartered in Germany, reported a total of approximately 663.5 million kg CO2e in 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
For the 2025 reporting year, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 9.2 million kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions, measured on a market-based approach, were approximately 11.4 million kg CO2e. The majority of the company's emissions stem from Scope 3, which totalled approximately 642.9 million kg CO2e in 2025. The largest contributors within Scope 3 include purchased goods and services (approximately 543 million kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 52.9 million kg CO2e).
In the preceding year, 2024, Hugo Boss's total emissions were approximately 771.7 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 9.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were approximately 15.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounted to approximately 746.1 million kg CO2e.
Hugo Boss is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. The company has also set near-term targets aligned with science-based emissions reductions. Specifically, Hugo Boss aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 51% by 2030, using 2018 as a baseline year. Furthermore, they have set a target to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream and downstream transportation, by 30% by 2030 from the same 2018 baseline. More recent targets indicate a commitment to a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2024 base year, and a similar 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution within the same timeframe.
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Hugo Boss’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
50% reduction in all scopes
We have set targets to reduce all three scopes of emissions by at least 50% by 2030 relative to a 2019 baseline.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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