The AS Watson Group Hong Kong Student Sports Awards (HKSSA), one of the largest athletic recognition programmes in Hong Kong, is commemorating its 20th anniversary this year. To celebrate this milestone, the 2024-2025 Award Presentation Ceremony was held at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium, themed "Together, We Cheer On," valuing the journey over the outcome and applauding students’ perseverance and determination. With the participation and support of nearly 90% of local schools, the HKSSA has established itself as a prestigious accolade. By honouring one sports talent from each participating school, the programme has recognised nearly 17,400 exceptional student athletes to date. This year, HKSSA is breaking previous records in school participation and student recognition, commending nearly 1,000 student athletes for their commitment to sports, inspiring them to boldly embrace challenges.
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.
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.
As the first retail partner of the Environmental Protection Department's GREEN$ initiative, MoneyBack has launched a points conversion programme to encourage members to convert their GREEN$ points into MoneyBack points. MoneyBack has announced an additional 1 million points in rewards for its members. The first 10,000 members who successfully convert their GREEN$ points will enjoy an extra 100 MoneyBack points as a special bonus. This reinforces MoneyBack’s commitment to fostering environmental awareness in every household in the community, working together for a greener future.
The Fortress volunteer team recently visited the HK Saving Cat and Dog Association's shelter to create a heartwarming Easter celebration for the cats. Alongside cleaning and bonding with the animals, volunteers set up a delightful Easter-themed display. The day was filled with warmth and joy. Fortress remains committed to fostering a community where everyone can live better together.
Since 2013, PARKnSHOP has partnered with the Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association, offering free food coupons for the elderly. Recently, the volunteer team brought the beneficiaries to the Hong Kong Flower Show, where they enjoyed a stunning array of blooms. Then, they attended a baking workshop at the YWCA Centre of Learning and Life Enhancement, led by Executive Chef Charmaine Cheung, where they created flower toast.
eLab, AS Watson's in-house digital agency, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a vibrant sports day that unites various group departments. The event featured thrilling games, including dodgeball, team skiing, tug of war, and many more exciting activities. The day brought all colleagues together as a harmonious ONE, embodying the spirit of unity and collaboration that has driven eLab's continuous innovation over the past decade.
Watsons Athletic Club has achieved remarkable recognition with the Social Enterprise Supporter Award through its collaboration with Rhys Workshop Ltd, a social enterprise that upcycles old uniforms into fashionable and practical shoe bags. This honour acknowledges Watsons Athletic Club’s commitment to supporting social enterprises and promoting ethical consumption, further demonstrating its dedication to environmental responsibility.
AS Watson Group announced the appointment of Clarice Au as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Retail Hong Kong, AS Watson. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing the management of our four diverse retail businesses in Hong Kong, namely Watsons, PARKnSHOP, Fortress and Watson’s Wine.
Watsons Water has won the Gold Award at the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence in the manufacturing and industrial services sector. This recognition underscores Watsons Water’s strong commitment to green leadership and outstanding programmes, as well as its collaborative efforts with partners such as Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) and rPET pioneers. Their initiatives, including greener sponsorships, a paperless system, and the 3Rs initiative, further demonstrate Watsons Water’s dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
