AS Watson Surpasses Halfway Mark in Global Youth Employment Pledge: 134,000 Young People Recruited Worldwide and 3.8 Million Training Hours Delivered to Empower Future Retail Leaders
AS Watson, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer, has reached a major milestone in its global youth employment pledge - recruiting 134,000 young people to date and delivering 3.8 million hours of training. This achievement marks more than halfway toward its goal of creating 200,000 opportunities by 2030.
Choosing Sustainable Paper, One Page at a Time
Paper is highly recyclable and widely used. FSC and PEFC certifications ensure responsible sourcing. AS Watson promotes certified or recycled paper and targets 100% recycled tertiary packaging by 2030 to support forest conservation and reduce plastic use.
Brand New Online Shopping Experience
Watsons is thrilled to introduce Wello, the new Regional Online Shopping Mascot, now live across seven key Asian markets, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Turkey.
Sustainability at Heart
Watsons Turkey hosted the two-day Watsons Sustainability and Entrepreneurship Summit at Eskişehir Technical University.
Double Honours
Watsons Turkey has earned two prestigious accolades that highlight its strong commitment to innovation and sustainability.
Ignite the Vibe
Watsons Turkey hosted the 4th Watsons Youth Festival, attracting over 10,000 Gen Z customers.
AS Watson Champions Ethical Retail and Community Empowerment
AS Watson leads in ethical retail through clear human rights policies, global supplier audits, and inclusive people strategies. In 2024, it empowered over 107,000 youths, conducted 467 social and environmental assessments of Own Brand manufacturers, and supported the community through “Give a Smile” campaign and “Project LOL” philanthropy programme.
For a Better Tomorrow
Watsons’ Sustainable Choices campaign empowers customers to shop consciously, featuring 11,000 products across Asian markets and reinforcing Watsons’ commitment to sustainability.
AS Watson Leading the Way in Minimising Environmental Impact
AS Watson has achieved its emissions reduction targets ahead of schedule, opened over 2,900 greener stores, and made significant progress toward zero waste to landfill.
