AS Watson Raises the Bar on Plastics Reduction with Refreshed 21% Virgin Plastic Reduction Target by 2030
AS Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, is strengthening its plastic-reduction ambition with an enhanced commitment under the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Global Commitment 2030. The company is pledging to reduce virgin plastic in its own-brand packaging by 21% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year.
Celebrating a Remarkable Milestone
AS Watson is proud to mark an exciting milestone—reaching 180 million loyalty members worldwide.
Grand Opening of the AS Watson Museum
AS Watson is delighted to share that the AS Watson Museum Opening Ceremony was successfully held on 19 January, marking an important milestone in our 185‑year journey.
Turning 185 Years of Care into Colour
AS Watson is proud to join hands with the NGO Paint Beautiful Hong Kong and talented local artists to create a stunning mural outside our head office, Watson House.
Celebrating 185 Years of Growing As One
To mark AS Watson’s 185th anniversary, we expressed our heartfelt appreciation to colleagues across our Hong Kong offices, stores, and warehouse.
AS Watson Marks 185 Years of Caring: Surpasses 10,000 Smiles for Children With Cleft Lips
AS Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, celebrates its 185th anniversary - a journey from Hong Kong’s first western pharmacy to a global retail leader. This milestone also marks a major achievement in its “Give a Smile” campaign with Operation Smile: surpassing its goal of 10,000 free surgeries for children with cleft conditions ahead of schedule. AS Watson now sets a new target - 15,000 surgeries by 2030 - reaffirming its commitment to brighter futures for our next generation.
“Effective Remedies for All” - A Legacy of Care and Innovation
AS Watson was Hong Kong’s first pharmacy to introduce Western medicine. In the summer of 1881, the company published its first pharmaceutical booklet, Effective Remedies for All (《妙藥同人》), written by Alexander Skirving Watson, a British pharmacist and the first store manager.
New Year Message from Group CEO Malina
2026 marks an extraordinary milestone for AS Watson. Our Group CEO, Malina, shares her New Year message, inspiring us all to be exceptional in the year ahead.
Sustainability Bazaar for Care
AS Watson International Buying hosted a vibrant Sustainability Bazaar, bringing together colleagues and 11 social enterprises.
