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 31% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Hugo Boss's reported carbon emissions
**HUGO BOSS Climate Commitments and Carbon Emissions** HUGO BOSS, a leading company in the wearing apparel and furs industry based in Germany, has established ambitious climate targets to reduce its environmental impact. The company is committed to achieving "net-zero" greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. **Emissions Data:** * **2025:** Total calculated emissions were approximately 663,540,000 kg CO2e. This includes: * Scope 1: Approximately 9,152,000 kg CO2e. * Scope 2 (market-based): Approximately 11,442,000 kg CO2e. * Scope 3: Approximately 642,946,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor at around 543,008,000 kg CO2e. * **2024:** Total calculated emissions stood at approximately 771,654,000 kg CO2e. * Scope 1: Approximately 9,827,000 kg CO2e. * Scope 2 (market-based): Approximately 15,693,000 kg CO2e. * Scope 3: Approximately 746,134,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for roughly 629,996,000 kg CO2e. * **2023:** Total calculated emissions were approximately 487,252,000 kg CO2e. * Scope 1: Approximately 9,664,000 kg CO2e. * Scope 2 (market-based): Approximately 19,179,000 kg CO2e. * Scope 3: Approximately 458,409,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services comprising about 345,286,000 kg CO2e. * **2022:** Total calculated emissions were approximately 1,093,533,000 kg CO2e. * Scope 1: Approximately 11,101,000 kg CO2e. * Scope 2: Approximately 18,820,000 kg CO2e. * Scope 3: Approximately 1,063,612,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services making up the majority at about 931,590,000 kg CO2e. * **2021:** Total calculated emissions were approximately 710,363,000 kg CO2e. * Scope 1: Approximately 10,337,000 kg CO2e. * Scope 2: Approximately 16,754,000 kg CO2e. * Scope 3: Approximately 683,272,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services representing approximately 594,274,000 kg CO2e. **Reduction Targets and Initiatives:** HUGO BOSS has set significant targets aligned with climate science: * **Net-Zero by 2050:** The company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. * **Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Reduction:** HUGO BOSS aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by at least 50% by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline. In another target, they aim for a 51% reduction by 2030 compared to a 2018 baseline. Furthermore, a separate target aims for a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2022 base year. * **Scope 3 Emissions Reduction:** The company plans to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by at least 50% by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. Specifically for purchased goods and services, and upstream and downstream transportation, there is a target of a 30% reduction by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. A more recent target also commits to a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 2030 from a 2024 base year. HUGO BOSS is actively engaged in climate action, as evidenced by its commitment to the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action under the UNFCCC. The company's Science Based Targets (SBTi) commitments reflect a strategy to align its emissions reductions with global climate goals.
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Hugo Boss’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
94.4% reduction in Scope 2
Scope 2 Market-Based GHG Emissions 2022 70,001 2030 3,940 -94.4%
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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