As a responsible and ethical company, AS Watson is dedicated to caring for people and our communities.
Nurturing the Next Generation
As young people are the future of our society, AS Watson is committed to nurturing the younger generation and supporting their career development. We have partnered with local universities, offering scholarship, internship and job opportunities for future retail talents. We’ve pledged to provide 200,000 job opportunities and 5 million hours of training for young people globally by 2030, offering opportunities, skills and experiences to equip them for the fast-changing business landscape in retail.
Caring for the Communities
Over the years, AS Watson has always been passionate about serving our community to fulfil social purposes relevant to local community needs. We strive to engage our global community of loyal customers and colleagues in creating a healthier and more sustainable world.
AS Watson has launched the Project LOL philanthropy programme which aims to bring “Lots Of Love, Lots Of Laugh” to those in need. Learn more about our Project LOL philanthropy programme.
As one of the most long-standing companies in Hong Kong, we undertake various local sustainability programmes to make Hong Kong a better home for everyone. Learn more about Sustainability initiatives in Hong Kong.
Additionally, AS Watson has partnered with Operation Smile to launch its “Give a Smile” global sustainability programme, which aims to put a smile on the faces of children who were born with a cleft lip and palate. The Group targets to restore 10,000 perfect smiles by 2030. Check out our global efforts in Give a Smile.
Caring for our People
We care deeply for our people and pride ourselves on providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can grow and thrive. We foster a culture of people development in order to optimise their performance, progress and growth in AS Watson throughout their careers. Ensuring the health and wellbeing of our people is also in the center of what we do.
Respecting Human Rights
AS Watson is committed to upholding human rights and monitoring the compliance of our suppliers and service providers. Since joining the amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative in 2008, we ensure ethical business standards are up to par with all of our suppliers. We are also a member of The Mekong Club since 2016, which aims to prevent modern slavery within business operations.
