Hugo Boss AG
Hugo Boss's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Hugo Boss's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hugo Boss amounted to 48,973 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hugo Boss increased by 0.95%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Hugo Boss's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hugo Boss's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hugo Boss were 9,827 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Hugo Boss reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Hugo Boss's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 21.06%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Hugo Boss's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.69%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Hugo Boss's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Hugo Boss reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,693 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 39,146 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Hugo Boss reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, 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. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 2024, 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
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Hugo Boss's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Hugo Boss reported 525,268 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 2024 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 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Hugo Boss's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hugo Boss's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Hugo Boss reported total Scope 3 emissions of 525,268 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 97.15% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.85% 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 2018, Hugo Boss's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 31.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Hugo Boss's Scope 3 emissions increased by 14.59%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Hugo Boss disclose?
In 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Hugo Boss's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 416,005 tCO₂e (79.2%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 67,291 tCO₂e (12.81%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 9,718 tCO₂e (1.85%)
Hugo Boss's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Hugo Boss’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Hugo Boss reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,827 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,482 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.19 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Hugo Boss's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Hugo Boss's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Hugo Boss reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.19 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.22 , 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 2024, Hugo Boss ranked 6 out of 22 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 2024, Hugo Boss reported a total carbon footprint of 574,241 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.28% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Hugo Boss's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.47% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.82%. a