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 2024, Hugo Boss reported total carbon emissions of approximately 550,788,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 9,827,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 15,693,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 525,268,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses various categories such as 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. Additionally, the company has established a near-term 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 to achieve a 30% reduction by 2030, also compared to the 2018 baseline. In previous years, emissions were notably higher, with 2022 emissions recorded at approximately 1,093,533,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reduction in total emissions over the past two years. The company is actively working towards these targets as part of its commitment to sustainability and climate action within 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 | 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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