SUSTAINABILITY ON THE HUGO BOSS CAMPUS

Making sustainability tangible

At HUGO BOSS, sustainability is at the heart of our business activities. Our goal is to initiate real change towards a more sustainable future within the scope of our operations. This is why our sustainability strategy has the motto ‘FOR A BOLD & BETTER FUTURE’.

But sustainability is more than this. Everyone can be part of it. On our HUGO BOSS campus at our headquarters in Metzingen, there are many opportunities to get involved and experience sustainability for yourself.

FOOD & DRINK: Eat Smart, Live Strong

LOCAL SOURCING

We place great importance on regional products. This enables us to avoid long transport routes, as well as to support local farmers and suppliers. Some examples: Lautertal ice cream from the Bachmann family, which is produced without any artificial additives; coffee roasted at Rudolph coffee roastery in Metzingen; asparagus and strawberries from Rammerthof in Nürtingen. Our kiosk also offers more sustainable products, such as Stuggischorle.

SEASONALITY

Seasonal products play an important role in our selection of dishes. Our canteen team enjoys offering different themes, such as asparagus, according to the seasons.

AVOIDANCE OF PACKAGING/PLASTICS

We are continuously working to reduce overall use of plastic and packaging at our locations. Water dispensers at our coffee stations, our stylish ceramic To Go cups, and our reusable containers from reCIRCLE all contribute to this ambition.

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN OFFERINGS

We are proud to have a completely vegetarian canteen on our Metzingen campus, which regularly also offers vegan meals. Of course, the second Good Times restaurant in Metzingen and our off-site locations always offer a vegetarian selection as well. Vegan milk alternatives? No problem. Our baristas are happy to prepare coffee with various options, such as soy or oat milk.

OUR CANTEENS ARE CERTIFIED

Our commitment to sustainability in this area is also recognized externally: our company restaurants have been awarded the GreenSign Gastro certificate. Over 130 criteria in 10 areas are used for the assessment. In addition to purchasing and food offer, the areas of environment, social responsibility and biodiversity are also taken into account.

Health AT WORK: CULTIVATING A HEALTHY AND ENERGIZING ENVIRONMENT

For us, sustainability also means investing in the health of our employees: physical fitness and mental health alike. From an in-house gym to mental health courses and a company doctor – HUGO BOSS cares about the wellbeing of its employees. The diverse offering includes:

SPORTS PROGRAM: A well-equipped gym with trainers, fitness courses and sports groups

COMPANY DOCTOR'S OFFICE (including a free medical check-up every two years)

EXECUTIVE HOTLINE: 24/7 hotline and executive-to-executive business coaching to discuss your questions in confidence, for example regarding personal work-life balance)

LIFE COACHING HOTLINE: hotline with specialist advisors, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free of charge)

MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM: free training sessions twice a year focusing on mental and social strengths

POWER NAPPING ROOM where employees can recharge during the day

HEALTH EVENTS offering employees the chance to find out more about the latest health topics as well as their own state of health

JOB BIKE: employees can stay fit by cycling regularly, and receive financial support for leasing a bike

HUGO BOSS BUILDINGS: DESIGNED IN HARMONY WITH NATURE & FOR EMPLOYEE WELLBEING

In our buildings, responsible use of resources and a healthy and convenient interior climate are important to us.

ENERGY-EFFICIENT BUILDINGS

•Our buildings are very energy efficient. We continuously modernize existing buildings so that they achieve high standards; for new buildings, these standards are a prerequisite.

•The high standards of the new buildings are also confirmed by external certification bodies, such as the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen (DGNB).

•Our buildings offer*: energy-saving LED lighting; heat pumps; automatic shading and lighting; green electricity (100% of the buildings at HUGO BOSS AG, and additionally in 15 more countries worldwide).

*Not all aspects included in all buildings
OWN GREEN ELECTRICITY

•Thanks to six photovoltaic systems on our buildings, we generate our own electricity and make a major contribution to our emission reduction targets within our own area of responsibility. Further photovoltaic systems are coming in 2023.

•Our self-generated electricity could supply around 400 four-person households for one year.
CAREFUL USE OF RESOURCES

We use the resources we need – such as water and energy – as responsibly as possible. We use special water fittings to reduce water consumption, and lights are switched off, for example by motion detectors, when they are not needed.

Our employees make a significant contribution, too:

• By switching off monitors at the end of the working day

• By charging devices and then unplugging them, rather than leaving them on constant charge

• By switching off the lights and projector when leaving a room

• By questioning and reviewing processes that require energy (e.g. heating/cooling)

• By avoiding waste, and separating it properly

Mobility: DRIVING CHANGE: EMBRACING SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL TO WORK

At HUGO BOSS, we aim to make getting to work easier and more sustainable.

Job Bike: Employees strengthen their fitness & protect the environment

• HUGO BOSS supports employees by offering attractive monthly leasing rates for bikes

DEUTSCHLANDTICKET: Employees enjoy unlimited travel on local public transport with the Deutschlandticket

• Employees benefit from tax advantages

Bus Shuttle-Service in Metzingen: Employees can get to their workplace in Metzingen comfortably and easily

• Our shuttle will commute regularly between the train station in Metzingen and several HUGO BOSS stops

CARPOOLING: Colleagues drive with colleagues and save emissions

• Colleagues are already using established and self-organized carpooling. But there's more to come. In fall, HUGO BOSS will offer an official platform for employees to organize carpooling.

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: WE ARE ALL PART OF THE SOLUTION

Sustainability relies on us walking the path together. Every day, many colleagues in very different teams work to implement our sustainability goals – together we are committed to engage for a Bold & Better Future. In addition to our sustainability strategy, however, there are so many other opportunities, even for those colleagues whose jobs at first glance have nothing to do with sustainability. Interest is huge, which is something we really appreciate. That’s why employees can also get involved in various initiatives.

CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING

Support the elderly or people with disabilities, help refugees, or join a clean-up project: Corporate Volunteering offers a variety of opportunities to engage for a good cause. Our Corporate Volunteering Program is open to all employees in Germany. As an employee you can support a good cause, as a volunteer, during your working hours for up to three working days a year.

SUSTAINABILITY AMBASSADORS

Can we make our campus even more sustainable? Our Sustainability Ambassadors are employees working in various different departments. They have undergone further training on sustainability, and are constantly on the lookout for ways to make our working environment even more sustainable. Anyone interested is welcome to participate. In addition to the positive changes that are triggered in this way, it is also a great opportunity to expand your network.

SUSTAINABILITY EVENTS

Sustainability Strategy Day 2023 at our HUGO BOSS Campus with livestream for all international locations.

At HUGO BOSS, it is particularly important to us to make sustainability tangible, and to include all employees. This is why we regularly organize events on campus, which are also livestreamed whenever possible, allowing colleagues from around the globe to be informed and to participate.

In 2023, we hosted our first Sustainability Strategy Day. The event was dedicated to our new sustainability strategy, which is guided by the claim “For a Bold & Better Future”, and offered talks and interactive sessions. Concluding the event, the HUGO BOSS top management held a discussion with employees about how we can put our sustainability commitment into action.

A side program offered further opportunities to connect informally with experts and likeminded colleagues, to learn about sustainability on campus, and to find out more about sustainable products, which were exhibited on the day.

In the past, we have also offered a variety of other event formats for HUGO BOSS employees, including a SWAP Market and a Sustainability Expo.

As an international fashion and lifestyle company we have a definite responsibility — not only for our employees. Our actions have a global impact in many areas — first and foremost, on the health of our planet. Here you can find more information about what sustainability means to HUGO BOSS and the specific goals we are working on.

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