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Hugo Boss AG

Common Name
Hugo Boss
Country
Germany
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel Manufacturing
Employees
17,046
Ticker
BOSS
Exchange
Deutsche Börse Frankfurt
Description
Hugo Boss AG is a German fashion and lifestyle company specializing in premium apparel, footwear, and accessories for men and women. Headquartered in Metzingen, Germany and founded in 1924, the compan...

Hugo Boss's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Hugo Boss completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Hugo Boss has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
9,152a
9,827a
9,664b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
11,442a
15,693a
19,179b
Location-Based
38,046a
39,146a
38,848b
Total Scope 3
642,946a
746,134a
458,409b
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
1.8232a
2.1924a
2.0801b
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Verified Sources Behind Hugo Boss’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Hugo Boss's Annual Report 2025
b. Hugo Boss's Annual Report 2024
c. Hugo Boss's Sustainability Report 2021

Insights into Hugo Boss's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hugo Boss amounted to 47,198 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hugo Boss decreased by 3.62%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Hugo Boss's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202503 k6 k9 k12 ktCO2e-8%+1%+9%-13%+2%-7%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Hugo Boss's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hugo Boss were 9,152 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Hugo Boss reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Hugo Boss's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 17.24%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), Hugo Boss's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.87%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Hugo Boss's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Hugo Boss reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,442 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 38,046 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Hugo Boss reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Hugo Boss's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Hugo Boss's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), Hugo Boss's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Hugo Boss's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Hugo Boss use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Hugo Boss reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Hugo Boss's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025010 k20 k30 k40 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Hugo Boss's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Hugo Boss reported 642,946 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2025 disclosure of Hugo Boss includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Hugo Boss's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202420250300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e+29%+24%+56%-57%+63%-14%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Hugo Boss's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Hugo Boss reported total Scope 3 emissions of 642,946 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 97.48% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.52% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Hugo Boss reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Hugo Boss's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 50.26%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), Hugo Boss's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.83%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Hugo Boss disclose?

In 2025, Hugo Boss reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Hugo Boss's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Hugo Boss's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 543,008 tCO₂e (84.46%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 52,909 tCO₂e (8.23%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 10,245 tCO₂e (1.59%)

Hugo Boss's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(84.5%)End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(1.6%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(8.2%)

Insights into Hugo Boss’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Hugo Boss reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,152 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,020 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.82 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Hugo Boss's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

51001,00020,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)F&F HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 439 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,554Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MMarimekkoYear: 2025Scope 1: 159 tCO2eRevenue: $M 223Scope 1 Intensity: 0.71 tCO2e/$MABFRLYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,024 tCO2eRevenue: $M 861Scope 1 Intensity: 3.51 tCO2e/$MVedant FashionsYear: 2025Scope 1: 8 tCO2eRevenue: $M 162Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MJNBY DesignYear: 2023Scope 1: 20 tCO2eRevenue: $M 616Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MOVSYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,278 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,773Scope 1 Intensity: 4.10 tCO2e/$MPage IndustriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,507 tCO2eRevenue: $M 570Scope 1 Intensity: 2.64 tCO2e/$MYoungor FashionYear: 2023Scope 1: 22,576 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,935Scope 1 Intensity: 11.67 tCO2e/$MVFYear: 2025Scope 1: 29,274 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,505Scope 1 Intensity: 3.08 tCO2e/$MRalph LaurenYear: 2025Scope 1: 13,526 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,079Scope 1 Intensity: 1.91 tCO2e/$MH and M Hennes and MauritzYear: 2025Scope 1: 17,039 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,165Scope 1 Intensity: 0.71 tCO2e/$MWacoal HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,578 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,236Scope 1 Intensity: 1.28 tCO2e/$MDescenteYear: 2023Scope 1: 396 tCO2eRevenue: $M 906Scope 1 Intensity: 0.44 tCO2e/$MEclat TextileYear: 2024Scope 1: 61,692 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,124Scope 1 Intensity: 54.88 tCO2e/$MPVHYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,451 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,653Scope 1 Intensity: 1.32 tCO2e/$MErmenegildo ZegnaYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,420 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,026Scope 1 Intensity: 4.16 tCO2e/$MKontoor BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,608Scope 1 Intensity: 6.52 tCO2e/$MBosideng International HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 244 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,567Scope 1 Intensity: 0.07 tCO2e/$MLevi Strauss & CoYear: 2023Scope 1: 10,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,179Scope 1 Intensity: 1.62 tCO2e/$MGildan ActivewearYear: 2024Scope 1: 126,920 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,271Scope 1 Intensity: 38.81 tCO2e/$MMonclerYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,742 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,683Scope 1 Intensity: 0.74 tCO2e/$MHanesbrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,248 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,507Scope 1 Intensity: 12.33 tCO2e/$MCrystal International GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 49,824 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,470Scope 1 Intensity: 20.17 tCO2e/$MUnder ArmourYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,614 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,903Scope 1 Intensity: 0.61 tCO2e/$MColumbia SportswearYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,303 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,369Scope 1 Intensity: 3.06 tCO2e/$MHugo BossYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,152 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,020Scope 1 Intensity: 1.82 tCO2e/$M

How does Hugo Boss's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Hugo Boss reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.82 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.91, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Hugo Boss rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Hugo Boss ranked 13 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Hugo Boss is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Hugo Boss's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Hugo Boss reported a total carbon footprint of 690,144 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.2% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Hugo Boss's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.16% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.51%.a

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