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Hugo Boss AG

Common Name
Hugo Boss
Country
Germany
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel Manufacturing
Employees
17,874
Ticker
BOSS
Exchange
XETRA
Description
Hugo Boss AG is a world-renowned German luxury fashion brand specializing in high-end men's and women's apparel, footwear, and accessories. Established in 1924 and headquartered in Metzingen, Germany,...

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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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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 2024
a. Hugo Boss's Annual Report 2024
b. Hugo Boss's Annual Report 2023
b. Hugo Boss's Annual Report 2023
c. Hugo Boss's Sustainability Report 2021
c. Hugo Boss's Sustainability Report 2021

Insights into Hugo Boss's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofHugo Boss amounted to48,973metric 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 Bossincreased 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

20192020202120222023202403 k6 k9 k12 ktCO2e-8%+1%+9%-13%+2%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Hugo Boss reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Hugo Boss's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.13%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

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 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 39,146 tCOâ‚‚e 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(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

201920202021202220232024010 k20 k30 k40 ktCO2e
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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 11of 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

2019202020212022202320240300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e+29%+24%+56%-57%+15%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 2019, Hugo Boss's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 22.75%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

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 tCOâ‚‚e(79.2%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 67,291 tCOâ‚‚e(12.81%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 9,718 tCOâ‚‚e(1.85%)

Hugo Boss's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(12.8%)End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(1.9%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(79.2%)

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 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 4,482 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.19 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Hugo Boss's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

520010,000500,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505005,000100,0001,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)PElringKlingerYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,876Scope 1 Intensity: 10.71 tCO2e/$MMercedes-Benz GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 600,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 151,507Scope 1 Intensity: 3.96 tCO2e/$MSurteco GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 31,972 tCO2eRevenue: $M 924Scope 1 Intensity: 34.59 tCO2e/$MAdidasYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,844 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,644Scope 1 Intensity: 0.85 tCO2e/$MTUIYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,507,898 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,877Scope 1 Intensity: 212.85 tCO2e/$MHellofreshYear: 2024Scope 1: 60,624 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,972Scope 1 Intensity: 7.60 tCO2e/$MABOUT YOU HoldingYear: 2025Scope 1: 6 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,065Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MAS Creation TapetenYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,638 tCO2eRevenue: $M 116Scope 1 Intensity: 74.55 tCO2e/$MJost WerkeYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,648 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,113Scope 1 Intensity: 11.37 tCO2e/$MSaf-Holland SeYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,739 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,953Scope 1 Intensity: 7.03 tCO2e/$MZalandoYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,928 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,002Scope 1 Intensity: 0.99 tCO2e/$MVolkswagenYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,300,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 337,841Scope 1 Intensity: 9.77 tCO2e/$MPPParagon GmbH & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 658 tCO2eRevenue: $M 145Scope 1 Intensity: 4.55 tCO2e/$MDelivery HeroYear: 2024Scope 1: 46,880 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,794Scope 1 Intensity: 3.66 tCO2e/$MAUTO1 GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,528 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,527Scope 1 Intensity: 1.15 tCO2e/$MKnorr BremseYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,203Scope 1 Intensity: 3.78 tCO2e/$MGrammerYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,369 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,000Scope 1 Intensity: 6.69 tCO2e/$MCECONOMYYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,068Scope 1 Intensity: 0.85 tCO2e/$MHELLA GmbH & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,350 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,351Scope 1 Intensity: 3.63 tCO2e/$MSchaefflerYear: 2024Scope 1: 194,982 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,927Scope 1 Intensity: 10.30 tCO2e/$MBayerische Motoren WerkeYear: 2024Scope 1: 672,542 tCO2eRevenue: $M 148,163Scope 1 Intensity: 4.54 tCO2e/$MHORNBACH Holding AG & CoYear: 2025Scope 1: 29,072 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,445Scope 1 Intensity: 4.51 tCO2e/$MDr Ing hc F PorscheYear: 2024Scope 1: 76,989 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,710Scope 1 Intensity: 1.85 tCO2e/$MHugo BossYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,827 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,482Scope 1 Intensity: 2.19 tCO2e/$M

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 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.54, 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 7 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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

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