Hugo Boss AG

Common Name
Hugo Boss
Country
Germany
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel Manufacturing
Employees
18,376
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 Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Hugo Boss conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.

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Total Waste Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Hugo Boss's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Hugo Boss generated a total of 8,917 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 56.82% of Hugo Boss's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 22.53% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 20.65% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.

Hugo Boss's Waste Recovery Rate

57%

How much of Hugo Boss's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Hugo Boss reported a total waste generation of 8,917 metric tonnes, of which 56.82% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Hugo Boss is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Hugo Boss reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2019, Hugo Boss's total waste generation increased by 25.66%, including a 9.26% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.

Over the same period, Hugo Boss's waste recovery rate declined by 6.18%, with a further 5.03% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.

Overall, Hugo Boss is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.

Hugo Boss’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Hugo Boss’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Hugo Boss generated a total of 8,917 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 1.17% of Hugo Boss's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 98.83% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Hugo Boss’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Hugo Boss reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2019, Hugo Boss's total waste generation increased by 25.66%, including a 9.26% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.

Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Hugo Boss's total output increased by 50.48%, including a further 111.52% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.

Overall, Hugo Boss has seen a continuous rise in both total waste and hazardous waste over time, signaling a worsening environmental impact that may require urgent reassessment of material sourcing, production processes, or waste mitigation strategies.

How does Hugo Boss treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Hugo Boss reported that 104 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 1.17% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (69.23%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Hugo Boss has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.

Breakdown of Hugo Boss's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(27.9%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(70.6%)
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