On Earth Day, Watsons, the flagship health and beauty brand of AS Watson, announces an expanded partnership with ClimatePartner to enhance its carbon compensation initiative. For every purchase of selected Watsons Sustainable Choice products, we aim to offset over 4,000 tons of CO2 emissions.
Inspiring Customers to Choose Wisely, Live Sustainably
To meet the growing customer demand for Sustainable Choices products, Watsons launched its carbon compensation initiative with ClimatePartner in 2023, initially featuring 7 product ranges. Now, this effort is expanding to include 30 product ranges, further advancing our unwavering commitment to sustainability. The initiative is launched at Watsons O+O (offline plus online) stores throughout Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Turkey, and GCC markets.
Watsons is committed to offering more sustainable products while ensuring that every purchase makes a meaningful and impactful difference. In addition to ongoing reforestation efforts in Rimba Raya, Indonesia, Watsons is focusing on crucial afforestation in Dingxi, Mainland China — an area affected by desertification, droughts, and severe soil erosion. This initiative involves planting native tree species, selected for their resilience in semi-arid conditions, with the goal of transforming degraded farmland into thriving forests.
Beyond environmental benefits, the initiative creates employment opportunities for local residents in tree planting and forest maintenance, with a significant portion of roles filled by women, promoting gender equity and empowering local communities.
Since its launch, the initiative has been well-received by customers and has garnered positive feedback.
Laine Molina, a customer from the Philippines, shared, “ I love how Watsons makes recycling so easy and rewarding. Dropping off my empty bottles during my regular shopping trips has become a habit. It’s great to know that my small actions contribute to a cleaner environment, and the shopping vouchers are a nice bonus!”
Nicole Espinase from the Philippines added, “Choosing Watsons’ Sustainable Choices products just makes sense. It’s an easy way to be more mindful of what I buy without sacrificing quality. I like knowing that even small changes in my routine can make a difference, and it feels good to support brands that care about the environment too.”
In the Philippines, Watsons not only empowers customers but also supports the global sustainability campaign through its Go Green Living initiatives, which actively engage employees in hands-on environmental action. As part of these efforts, Watsons Philippines has planted over 5,800 trees during eco-tours and collected more than 30 sacks of trash and scrap wood during international coastal cleanups, helping prevent marine pollution and protect biodiversity. These local efforts demonstrate how Watsons also contributes to climate action through community-driven, employee-led programs that reflect the organization’s broader commitment to sustainability.
Inspiring customers to choose Sustainable Choices products is a vital step towards combating climate change and preserving the biodiversity that sustains us all. Together, we can create a ripple effect of positive change, shaping a brighter, greener future for generations to come. This Earth Day marks another significant milestone in Watsons’ journey toward climate action, empowering customers to Look Good. Do Good. Feel Great.