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 emissions reported 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, heat, or steam. Notably, the company has shown a reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 20691000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 22265000 kg CO2e in 2021, indicating a positive trend in their direct emissions management. As Watson's Scope 2 emissions also decreased from 374575000 kg CO2e in 2022, this suggests ongoing efforts to enhance energy efficiency or transition to cleaner energy sources. However, the company has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor does it report any initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, A.S. Watson Retail (HK) Ltd, which is part of the CK Hutchison Holdings Limited corporate family. This relationship influences the reporting and performance metrics of As Watson, aligning them with broader corporate sustainability goals. Overall, while As Watson has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, the absence of formal reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.
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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.
