As Watson
As Watson, officially known as A.S. Watson Group, is a leading retail and manufacturing company headquartered in Hong Kong. Established in 1828, it has grown to become a prominent player in the health and beauty industry, with a significant presence across Asia and Europe. The company operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including Watsons, Superdrug, and Kruidvat, offering a wide range of products from personal care to health supplements. With a commitment to innovation, As Watson has introduced unique services such as personalised beauty consultations and loyalty programmes, enhancing customer experience. The company is recognised for its market leadership, boasting over 15,000 retail outlets worldwide. As Watson continues to expand its footprint, it remains dedicated to delivering quality products and exceptional service, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the retail sector.
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As Watson's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, As Watson reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19078000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 368441000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with no reported emissions for Scope 3. The Scope 1 emissions reflect direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, while the Scope 2 figure represents indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Notably, the company also reported approximately 7800000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services. Comparing this to 2022, where emissions were approximately 20691000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 374575000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, there has been a reduction in Scope 1 emissions of about 1130000 kg CO2e. The Scope 2 emissions also saw a decrease of approximately 1130000 kg CO2e. As Watson's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, A.S. Watson Retail (HK) Ltd, it is important to note that the company does not currently have specific reduction targets or climate pledges in place. The emissions data is part of a broader corporate family relationship, with performance sources linked to A.S. Watson Retail (HK) Ltd. Overall, while As Watson has made strides in reducing its Scope 1 emissions, the absence of formal reduction targets indicates a potential area for future commitment in addressing climate change.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,507,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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As Watson is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
