Climate Protection
Climate action is deeply important to us, at HUGO BOSS. We, therefore, pursue a comprehensive and far-reaching climate strategy. We are one of the signatories of the UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, which was drafted in 2018 under the auspices of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Within the framework of the charter, HUGO BOSS, together with other companies in the fashion industry, is committed to achieving “net zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To achieve this goal, we have implemented extensive measures, both, in our own area of responsibility and along the entire value chain. Our commitment to working with responsible suppliers is particularly important, as this is where the largest share of our CO2 emissions is generated. In addition, as a UNFCCC signatory, we commit to phasing out the use of coal in our Tier 1 and Tier 2 supply chain as soon as possible, and no later than 2030. We communicate our environmental impact and our measures transparently and also have them assessed by external stakeholders such as the CDP.
TARGETS IN THE FIELD OF ENERGY & EMISSIONS
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Net Zero throughout the entire value chain by 2050
At HUGO BOSS, we have set ourselves the goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. To this end, we not only measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions within our own area of responsibility, but also actively work across our entire value chain. By 2050, we aim to achieve at least 90% reduction in the emissions generated there (Scope 1-3) - and to offset any residual emissions where necessary. In order to achieve our goal, we have set ourselves concrete measures on our decarbonization journey and defined a roadmap until 2030.
For the year 2025, we recorded a 14% reduction in CO2 emissions across all areas (Scope 1-3) - compared to the 2024 base year.
We are further intensifying our measures so we can reach our targets. This includes working even more closely with our suppliers, as most CO2 emissions are generated in the supply chain.
Current status Scope 1-3: 14% reduction (compared to 2024)
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Science based target: -50% of CO2 emissions (Scope 1+2) by 2030 (vs. 2024)
HUGO BOSS has set itself the goal of reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions (fuel and energy related) by at least 50% by 2030 (in comparison to 2024).
Different energy and environmental projects - energy efficiency measures and installation of photovoltaic systems and the switch of electricity to renewable energy sources make a significant contribution here.
Current status scope 1+2: Reduction of 19% (in comparison to 2024)
2025 2024 Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions [tCO2e/y] 20,594 25,520 Change as compared to base year 2024 (in %) -19 -
Science based target: -50% of CO2 emissions (Scope 3, categories 1&4) by 2030 (vs. 2024)
The Scope 3 emissions account for approximately 97% of the emissions in our entire value chain. Therefore, we work on involving our suppliers in the strategy process and empowering them to make their own contributions to reducing emissions, and we are also involved in the UNFCCC working groups. Besides, we optimize transport flows in close cooperation with our transport service providers in order to reduce our transport-related emissions and thus limit the impact on the environment.
Current status scope 3 (categories 1&4): reduction of 15% (compared to 2024)
2025 2024 Scope 3 (cat. 1&4), total [tCO2e/y] 595,917 697,735 Change as compared to base year 2024 (in %) -15% In 2025, HUGO BOSS further advanced its methodology for calculating scope 3 emissions. The aim was to increase accuracy and fully align with the methodology described in the GHG protocol. For this reason - and to ensure comparability - the previous year's figure was also recalculated.
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Reduction of energy consumption (direct and indirect) in relation to area (m²) by 20% by 2030
HUGO BOSS is committed to reducing the energy consumption in relation to area by 20% by 2030 in comparison to 2019 within the Company. The implementation of numerous energy projects has contributed to saving electricity. For example, switching to LED lighting in different types of buildings and implementing energy efficiency projects to reduce energy consumption are all helpful in this regard.
Current status: reduction of 7% (compared to 2019)
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100% electricity from renewable sources by 2030
By 2030, we aim to exclusively use electricity from renewable energy sources. With our eleven own photovoltaic systems in five different countries and the procurement of green electricity in 22 countries, we are already to achieving this goal.
Current status: 82%
REDUCING ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND CO2 EMISSIONS
Reducing energy consumption and emissions: we pursue both at all HUGO BOSS locations. Therefore, we follow strict environmental and energy management systems in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14001 and 50001, as well as the GREENBUDGET program, which supports environmental and energy projects.
As part of our approach to energy management, we are continuously working to reduce the Group's overall energy consumption in order to lower CO2 emissions. With the help of the monitoring of technical building systems at our locations and the reporting of energy consumption in retail, we are able to quickly identify issues and potential improvements. In 2018, we introduced the GREENBUDGET program throughout the Group to promote environmental and energy-projects, which can be submitted by all subsidiaries globally and are prioritized based on their economic and environmental impacts. We installed photovoltaic systems at multiple of our production sites (Italy, Poland, Turkey and Switzerland) and replaced the previous lighting with energy-efficient LED lighting in office, warehouse, production buildings and stores in many countries.
Our photovoltaic systems
With eleven of our own photovoltaic systems, we also contribute to reducing CO2 emissions by generating renewable energy ourselves. In total, approx. 4,900 MWh of green electricity is generated per year, the majority of which is consumed within the company. This is equivalent to the annual consumption of around 986 four-person households.
Certified green electricity
By switching to renewable electricity, we want to further reduce our CO2 footprint. By 2030, we aim to gradually increase the share to 100%. In total, 82% of the consumed electricity currently comes from renewable energy sources. At our headquarters in Metzingen, including all associated sites, we have been using electricity from renewable energy sources exclusively since 2017. Other locations in twenty-two countries also use renewable electricity.
More sustainable Company Buildings & Stores
Climate Protection in the supply chain
In line with the requirements of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, HUGO BOSS aims to reduce its indirect CO2 emissions across the entire value chain, including emissions generated by suppliers and partners (Scope 3 emissions, categories 1&4), by at least 50% by 2030 compared to 2024. The focus will be on suppliers that generate the most emissions due to high energy requirements - especially suppliers who require a lot of energy in their processes of dyeing, tanning or for example coating, steaming or ironing.
Since far-reaching improvements are only possible together, we cooperate with various partners. For example, since 2018 HUGO BOSS has been actively involved in the "Global Climate Action for Fashion" working group of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). We have also developed the free online training course "Climate Action Training for the Fashion Industry" in cooperation with GIZ (Society for International Cooperation) and the UNFCCC, as well as other international companies from the fashion industry.
