Human Rights & Working Conditions
HUMAN RIGHTS HAVE TOP PRIORITY
We take responsibility not only for our own products but also for the people who develop, produce and sell them. We are therefore committed to respecting human rights along our entire value chain and expect the same from our employees, business partners and third parties directly or indirectly related to HUGO BOSS. To meet this goal, we have established a process (due diligence process) for complying with human rights due diligence obligations, which is updated at regular intervals.
OUR FRAMEWORKS FOR RESPECTING HUMAN RIGHTS
Respect for human rights along our entire value chain is fundamental to us – as explained in the Human Rights Statement by the HUGO BOSS Managing Board. This position is applied throughout our organization through the HUGO BOSS Code of Conduct, the HUGO BOSS Supplier Code of Conduct and the HUGO BOSS Human Rights Policy. In this way, our own employees and those of our partners around the world are covered by the rules, which are based on international standards.
Collaboration with our suppliers
Transparent grievance mechanism
If, in individual cases, our preventive measures are not sufficient to prevent negative human rights or environmental consequences, we give those affected the opportunity to report them. Employees of HUGO BOSS, its partners and suppliers, as well as customers of the company and other third parties, have the opportunity to report potential or existing human rights or environmental damage in connection with the business activities, products, or services of HUGO BOSS.
HUGO BOSS guarantees the greatest possible protection for whistleblowers, affected persons, and employees who are involved in the investigation of reported misconduct. Concerns are treated confidentially, while reports and communication can be anonymous.
In order to overcome barriers to access, various channels to file complaints may be necessary. For this reason, HUGO BOSS offers several different whistleblowing channels to provide access for everyone.
Our grievance channels
Speak Up Channel
The HUGO BOSS Speak Up Channel offers confidential and anonymous communication with the HUGO BOSS Compliance Department. The channel is available in over 50 languages and can be accessed via the following QR code:
Ombudsperson
The HUGO BOSS Ombudsperson is an external lawyer who can be contacted confidentially and anonymously – in person or via a form.
Dr. Carsten Thiel von Herff, LL.M. External Attorney-at-Law
Phone: +49 521 55 7 333 0
Mobile: +49 151 58 23 03 21
E-Mail: ombudsmann@thielvonherff.com
Thiel von Herff Rechtsanwälte
Loebellstraße 4
33602 Bielefeld
Germany
The form is available in many languages.
FAIR COMPENSATION AS A HUMAN RIGHT
