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
As of 2023, As Watson reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,566,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 368,441,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 9,884,634,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 2022, which were about 11,233,500 kg CO2e, and a decrease in Scope 2 emissions from approximately 374,575,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions also saw a minor increase from about 9,698,665,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The emissions data is cascaded from A.S. Watson Retail (HK) Ltd, with additional performance data sourced from CK Hutchison Holdings Limited. Notably, As Watson has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or disclosed any climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, the company has demonstrated a commitment to transparency in its emissions reporting, covering all three scopes, but lacks defined reduction initiatives or targets at this time.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,507,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
