Biodiversity

For increased biodiversity on our planet

We are committed to protecting biodiversity on our planet as a fundamental prerequisite for an intact ecosystem. We, at HUGO BOSS, also incorporate natural raw materials such as cotton and wool, in our products. This, also, underlines 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 have made biodiversity one of our priorities in sustainability management. We are committed to preserving biodiversity by taking measures such as reducing our emissions, implementing responsible chemical management, using more sustainable materials – for instance from regenerative agriculture, phasing out polyester and polyamide, closing materials cycles, and encouraging animal welfare. In order to be able to protect 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 pay off on biodiversity

42%

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

62%

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

18% synthetic fibers in our product offering*

Our goal by 2030: 0% polyester & polyamide *in fabrics and linings

12%

natural materials from regenerative agriculture or closed-loop recycling

Our goal by 2030: 100% natural materials from regenerative agriculture or closed-loop recycling in fabrics and linings

20%

increase of CO2 emissions in the entire value chain (Scope 1-3, compared to 2019)

Target by 2030: -50% emissions compared to 2019

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 sourcing these materials more sustainably, by relying on optimized recycled content, certified sources and alternative solutions. We have set out our targets and measures in our Commitment to Protect Forests Through our Paper, Packaging and Fabrics Choices.

Biodiversity through a conscious selection of materials and processes

We care for animal welfare

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We rely on more sustainable materials

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We protect our climate

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We promote regenerative agriculture

With our commitment to regenerative agriculture, we help protect biodiversity and thus long-term health of our planet. In addition, we promote fair working conditions on the farms.

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