AS Watson, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer, has reached a major milestone in its global youth employment pledge - recruiting 134,000 young people to date. This achievement marks more than halfway toward its goal of creating 200,000 opportunities by 2030.
AS Watson has been honoured with the Leadership Award in the Sustainable Corporate category at the Standard Chartered Corporate Achievement Awards 2025. This recognition reflects the Group’s commitment to sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.
As a responsible and ethical company, AS Watson is dedicated to respecting human rights, caring for our people and our communities.
AS Watson Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Donna Poon as the new Managing Director of Watsons Hong Kong, effective 1 November 2025.
Hong Kong athletes have recently excelled on both local and international stages, demonstrating the city’s sporting potential and strength. Established by AS Watson Group, Watsons Athletic Club (WAC) has long been dedicated to nurturing local track and field talents. Its flagship event, Annual Challenge, was held again this year to encourage youth participation and exchange in one of Hong Kong’s premier athletics competitions. Taking place over two weekends—September 6, 7, 13, and 14—at Wan Chai Sports Ground, the event attracted over 6,500 participants across 21 events, with the youngest participant aged at 8 years old and achieved full registration for the 6th consecutive year.
Hong Kong athletes have recently excelled on both local and international stages, demonstrating the city’s sporting potential and strength. Established by AS Watson Group, Watsons Athletic Club (WAC) has long been dedicated to nurturing local track and field talents. Its flagship event, Annual Challenge, was held again this year to encourage youth participation and exchange in one of Hong Kong’s premier athletics competitions. Taking place over two weekends—September 6, 7, 13, and 14—at Wan Chai Sports Ground, the event attracted over 6,500 participants across 21 events, with the youngest participant aged at 8 years old and achieved full registration for the 6th consecutive year.
AS Watson has set ambitious Science-Based Targets for GHG reductions across all scopes, supported by specific initiatives like use of Electric Vehicles for fleets, renewable energy, and more supplier engagement. In 2024, we have surpassed several of our 2030 targets already, such as our scopes 1 and 2 that were reduced by 55.2% and 88.2% respectively, against a 50.4% reduction target by 2030.
AS Watson has been recognised by the InspiringHK Sports Foundation with the Best Practice Showcase Award – Gold Award and the Youth Sports Supporter Excellence Award. These honours showcase our commitment to nurturing young athletes through the AS Watson Group Hong Kong Student Sports Award and the Watsons Athletic Club.
AS Watson’s in-house digital agency, eLab Asia, hosted a vibrant Family Day, welcoming colleagues and their loved ones to join the fun. The event was filled with laughter and meaningful moments, featuring exciting team competitions, snack-making stations, interactive playgroups, and hands-on workshops. It created a heartwarming opportunity for families and colleagues to connect beyond the workplace.
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