As a responsible and ethical company, AS Watson is dedicated to respecting human rights, caring for our people and our communities.
On the topic of human rights, AS Watson has a clear policy framework to prevent misconduct, supported by due diligence, supplier audits, and relevant training. The Group uses global standards and tools, such as amfori’s Business Social Compliance Initiative and Business Environmental Performance Initiative, to vet Own Brand manufacturers and ensure ethical practices. Last year, 467 Own Brand manufacturers underwent social and environmental assessments in medium and high-risk countries.
The People strategy focuses on key priorities to support employees throughout their careers: Health & Wellbeing, DEI, Good Jobs & Talent Development, Attracting & Engaging Talent and Inspiring Leadership. Notably, youth development programmes have also brought significant achievements, such as the recruitment of over 107,000 youths globally through internships and apprenticeships, providing nearly 3 million training hours.
We prioritise community-focused programmes through partnerships and initiatives. Notable examples include "Give a Smile” campaign, which has provided over 8,000 children with cleft lip/palate surgeries, and "Project LOL" philanthropy programme, focused on health, education, and support for the underprivileged, donating HK$54M to charities. Other key efforts include volunteer programmes, food donation campaigns with charities like Food Angel, and events supporting specific causes such as digital inclusion and dementia care. The company is committed to amplifying community support by running donation drives, encouraging global employee participation in volunteerism, and supporting youth and sports development events.
If you want to know more about AS Watson's 2024 sustainability achievements and stories, read our full report:https://www.aswatson.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AS-Watson-SR-2024.pdf
