Company Buildings & Stores

When planning and constructing new buildings or during the renovation of our existing ones, we aim to reduce energy consumption and the associated emissions. We contribute to this through our energy-supply systems and energy-efficient technologies. Furthermore, HUGO BOSS strives for sustainability certifications for all new buildings of its own company properties as well as for selected key retail stores that are of central importance to our retail business. For example, we base our new buildings on the criteria of the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB).

Certified environmental and energy management systems

We have been operating certified environmental and energy management systems in accordance with the international standards DIN EN ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 since 2012. These are regularly audited by external certification companies. In addition to DIN EN ISO 14001, our largest own production site in Turkey is also certified according to ISO 50001.

In addition to the headquarters in Metzingen (certified since 2012), our European locations have also been certified in accordance with the DIN EN ISO 50001 energy management system since 2017.

We are working to improve the energy efficiency of our sites by analyzing environmental data like the energy and water consumption and implementing potential energy and water saving measures.

Building certification by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB)

We strive to implement the standards of the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) for the construction of our own new buildings. Our four new buildings in Germany have already been successfully certified with platinum, the highest level awarded by the DGNB.

Sustainable Company Buildings

BOSS Outlet in Metzingen (Germany)

In 2020, the new BOSS Outlet in Metzingen was awarded two platinum certificates by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB). The building itself as well as the interior spaces received the highest award level. By doing this, HUGO BOSS was the first company in Germany to receive the two certificates.

Sustainability aspects were already taken into account during the planning phase – these included, for example, the use of over 20 geothermal bores and a photovoltaic system on the roof with an annual electricity generation of around 539 MWh. This corresponds to an annual consumption of 108 four-person households. Additionally required electricity is covered with 100 % green electricity. In addition to the efficient energy supply of the building, LED lighting was used throughout the entire sales area. Motion-controlled LED lighting was also installed in ancillary rooms. Moreover, we have used FSC®-certified wood as well as recycled and low-pollution materials. The flexible furniture concept offers the possibility of quickly converting different areas, which can be achieved without the use of new elements.

Company daycare center

With the newly opened company daycare center, HUGO BOSS offers an attractive service for families. This building has been awarded a platinum certificate by the DGNB. The wood hybrid construction (a mix of wood and reinforced concrete) leads to a very good ecological balance. It was particular important to us to use certified materials (mainly wood) that have a long durability. On the roof of the daycare center, a photovoltaic thermal system was installed. In this way we generate electricity for our own needs and can also heat and cool the building. In addition, we save energy because heat can be recovered via the ventilation system.

Administration building at the headquarters in Metzingen

Also one of our buildings at the headquarters in Metzingen was awarded a platinum certificate by the DGNB for its sustainable construction as well as in the category “Buildings in Operation”. Important elements include a photovoltaic system on the roof, which generates approximately 39,000 kWh of electricity per year and the targeted use of health-compatible building materials with high degree of flexibility in interior design.

Distribution center in Filderstadt (Germany)

Our distribution center in Filderstadt was also awarded platinum certification by the DGNB.

The building also has a photovoltaic system on its roof: nearly 2,000 modules on the 14,000m² roof area generate enough energy to supply over 110 four-person households with electricity for a whole year. The fully automated shuttle warehouse has been implemented within the logistics center – the entire area comprises nearly 10,000m² and is unheated and unlit, saving energy and space. A combined heat and power unit ensures the efficient supply of heat.

In addition, the distribution center has been fully equipped with energy-efficient LED lighting resulting in reducing energy consumption by about half. Further advantages include an improvement in lighting quality and a reduction in heat load in the building.

Our Store Concepts

HUGO BOSS has defined various store concepts. Key sustainability criteria are taken into account from planning to execution of our stores.

Core elements of our store concepts

All HUGO BOSS store concepts define sustainability criteria as an integral part of all phases from planning to execution of our sites. LED lighting is installed as standard not only in the sales area, but also in staff rooms and storage areas, and is complemented by the use of motion detectors. The spacious seating areas, as well as the use of natural daylight wherever possible, also contribute to the high quality of stay.

When building or renovating each of our own stores, materials such as FSC®-certified wood and recycled metal are included. The ventilation and air-conditioning concept includes heat recovery systems and energy-efficient components with modern control units. In addition, we also use water-saving fittings in the sanitary areas to reduce our water footprint. Motion sensors also adjust the water supply to the current demand. The flexible furniture concept offers the possibility of quickly converting different areas, which can be achieved without the use of new elements.

HUGO BOSS has written a manual that applies to all external planners and architects containing the standards of our sustainable store concepts. The Store Implementation Manual is regularly revised by an interdisciplinary team at HUGO BOSS, for example to adapt to new technical standards.
Roll-out of our store concepts

In recent years, all stores throughout the Group have been built or renovated in accordance with the defined sustainability criteria.

The store concepts will continue to be implemented in all new openings and renovations of the Group's own retail stores.
Sustainability certifications of selected key retail stores

HUGO BOSS has selected key retail stores certified by globally recognized certification systems for the classification of sustainable buildings. For example, the company uses Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) for orientation. Two stores in the USA (BOSS Store in Boston and BOSS Outlet in Denver) have already been certified according to LEED and the BOSS Flagship Outlet in Metzingen has been certified according to DGNB and awarded the highest level of platinum.