HUGO BOSS
SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY

Our commitment: 80% products designed for circularity* by 2030

• Our products designed for circularity need to fulfil three criteria. They are made:
  1. with renewable or textile-to-textile recycled raw materials 
  2. to be made again: our products are designed to be recycled easier 
  3. to last longer: our products are designed for longevity
• We offer various circular services, including a resale in collaboration with Sellpy in six European countries, where free trade‑in kits are provided.
  We also offer repair services, which are generally available in all HUGO BOSS stores and are free of charge for members of the HUGO BOSS loyalty program.
  In addition, online tutorials help customers care for and repair their garments themselves.

*According to the HUGO BOSS material strategy 

Our commitment: >70% digital creation from design to sales by 2030*
 

• Digital creation entails the transformation of physical product development steps into digital processes: from product design and digital prototyping to interactive product presentations based on 3D simulation and animation.
• By using 3D simulations to create "digital prototypes", we have already been able to significantly cut down physical samples during product development. Here we still see great potential for further reduction.
• With data analytics, we aim to generate data-driven insights. By making reliable forecasts and recognizing trends, we strive to optimize our purchasing. Our Digital Campus plays a decisive role here.

*Average of design, development & sales content creation processes

Our commitment: 100% main natural materials from preferred sources* by 2030 
 

• By 2030, we aim to source our main natural materials (such as cotton and wool) through regenerative agriculture from textile‑to‑textile recycling, or from other sources that are certified according to recognized standards.
• Regenerative agriculture is an approach to cultivating raw materials that aims to promote soil health, carbon sequestration and biodiversity. For cotton and wool, materials from regenerative agriculture are our first choice.
• In textile-to-textile recycling, we only use recycled pre- or post-consumer textile waste.
• In addition, we rely on recognized standards such as the Responsible Wool Standard and the Global Organic Textile Standard.

*According to the HUGO BOSS material strategy

Our commitment: 100% Polyester & Polyamide from preferred sources* by 2030 

• We are focusing on sourcing Polyester & Polyamide from preferred sources such as textile-to-textile recycled Polyester & Polyamide.
• Beyond, we put a continued effort into reducing the overall use of Polyester & Polyamide by using alternative materials, such as AeoniQ. We are also continuously looking for further innovative alternatives.

*According to the HUGO BOSS material strategy 

Our commitment: -50% CO2 emissions by 2030 (compared to 2024)

The CO2 emissions we want to reduce include all emissions along our value chain (scope 1-3): from own energy consumption, transportation and manufacturing to the cultivation of raw materials.

• Regenerative agriculture has the potential to reduce the CO2 emissions produced during the procurement of our raw materials like cotton.
• In the supply chain, we focus on supporting our suppliers in saving energy and switching to renewable energy.
• In logistics, we focus on the reduction of airfreight in transportation.
• In our own buildings, we attach great importance to implementing energy efficiency measures, generating renewable electricity from our own photovoltaic systems and procuring electricity from renewable energy sources.

The basis of all our products are the raw materials, such as cotton, wool, or leather. The value chain, therefore, begins with the procurement of materials. We focus on materials from preferred sources like cotton from regenerative agriculture or wool from the Responsible Wool Standard.

During yarn and fabric production, raw materials are processed into textiles, from which the finished products are later created. Measures in this area include inter alia chemical management as well as reduction in energy consumption.

The designs in the collections take shape in the garment production facility. Textiles are fitted and sewn, and prototypes and series products are manufactured. We strive to minimize waste during the cutting and sewing process, deliver high-quality products, and provide high standards of workplace health and safety.

To ensure that all processes run smoothly, the administration controls and monitors all the steps, from raw material procurement to the shipment of products. Here, for example, we are working on sourcing the electricity used at our own sites from renewable sources.

Finally, the sale of finished products takes place in the company's own retail stores or through sales partners.

Different types of packaging are used along our entire value chain, and different modes of transport are used as part of the logistics process. We are working on optimizing the transport routes, avoiding air freight and using for example packaging paper from FSC certified sources.