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. This marks a decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 20691000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 22265000 kg CO2e in 2021, indicating a positive trend in reducing direct emissions. For Scope 2, emissions were slightly lower than the previous year, which recorded about 374575000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company also reported approximately 7800000 kg CO2e for purchased goods and services under Scope 3 in 2023, a slight increase from 7500000 kg CO2e in 2022. Despite these reductions, As Watson has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, which may limit their long-term sustainability strategy. The company is headquartered in Hong Kong and continues to focus on improving its carbon footprint through various initiatives.
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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.
