Biodiversity

We, at HUGO BOSS, incorporate natural raw materials such as cotton and wool, in our products underlining our dependence on biodiversity. At the same time, our business activities, in particular, the production of raw materials and the manufacturing of our products, have an impact on the environment. Consequently, we are taking measures such as reducing our emissions, implementing materials from preferred sources – for instance from regenerative agriculture, and designing products for a circular economy. In order to be able to work on targeted measures on biodiversity at our company sites, we have conducted and commissioned comprehensive studies to evaluate and assess our direct impact. You can find an insight into the results for the Metzingen site here.

Our targets for biodiversity

50%

of Tier 1 and direct Tier 2 suppliers with wet processes produce in compliance with the ZDHC MRSL standards or comparable standards measured by chemical inventory

Target by 2030: 100% of Tier 1 and direct Tier 2 suppliers with wet processes measured by chemical inventory

74%

of Tier 1 and direct Tier 2 suppliers with wet processes produce in compliance with the ZDHC MRSL standards or comparable standards measured by wastewater tests

Target by 2030: 100% of Tier 1 suppliers and direct Tier 2 suppliers with wet processes measured by wastewater tests

14%

Polyester & Polyamide from preferred sources*

Our goal by 2030: 100% polyester & polyamide from preferred sources *According to the HUGO BOSS material strategy

48%

main natural materials from preferred sources*

Our goal by 2030: 100% main natural materials from preferred sources *According to the HUGO BOSS material strategy

-14%

CO2 emissions in the entire value chain (Scope 1-3, compared to 2024)

Target by 2030: -50% emissions compared to 2024

CONSERVING OUR FORESTS

Our forests are of great importance to people, the environment and animals. They preserve the global water and material cycles, the climate and the preservation of biological diversity. At the same time, they are also an important source of raw materials. Paper plays an important role in our packaging materials. In addition, wood is also a basic material for selected textiles: Fibers such as viscose, modal and lyocell are derived from wood. In collaboration with the environmental organization Canopy, we have therefore committed to protect the world’s ancient forests and support ending deforestation by relying on optimized recycled content, certified sources and alternative solutions.