At HUGO BOSS, we are committed to responsible water management and the overall careful use of water at our sites as well as throughout the supply chain. We recognize the material impacts of our activities on water resources, particularly through the cultivation of water-intensive raw materials such as cotton and water use in upstream production processes. To address these impacts, we work to mitigate water scarcity risks and reduce our footprint on surrounding communities and ecosystems. By implementing targeted initiatives and collaborating closely with our supply chain partners, we aim to lower water withdrawal, enhance efficiency, and reduce environmental impacts.
Policies related to water resources
Water management is a key element of our Environmental and Forest Conservation Policy. We require suppliers to continuously monitor and optimize their water consumption. Suppliers engaged in water-intensive processes (processes which need more than 15 m3/year industrial water usage) are encouraged to continuously optimize their water efficiency and implement responsible wastewater management practices. The policy also sets the framework for minimizing adverse impacts on water-related ecosystems. More information on our Environmental Policy can be found in the “Climate Change” section. Climate Change
Actions related to water resources
Our actions to reduce freshwater intake primarily focus on supply chain partners with water-intensive production processes. Since 2024, we have been partnering with Cascale and Worldly to enhance, among other things, the tracking and transparency of water consumption at Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier sites. This collaboration provides transparency into water usage, enabling us to design effective strategies for reducing water consumption going forward. In 2025, we prioritized assessing risks across all facilities within our direct supply chain that utilize water in their production processes. Our efforts focused on identifying facilities in regions facing high water stress, to effectively address material water-related risks and incorporate them into a roadmap going forward.
When implementing measures alongside the supply chain, we also draw on the expertise gained from several water management initiatives implemented at our own sites in recent years. At our largest production site in Izmir (Turkey), for example, groundwater collection systems continue to support green area irrigation and sanitary installations. Additionally, water-saving aerator fittings at multiple locations continue to reduce overall water consumption by mixing air into the water flow.