Our Purpose
SMILE is the universal language of LOVE that have no boundaries across cultures and races.
It brings people together, making them feel confident and hopeful.
For 180 Years, A.S. Watson upholds a clear purpose –
To put a smile on our customers’ faces
Whether it was giving free medicines to the underprivileged in the past, or protecting people’s health during COVID today, it is our proud heritage and continuous commitment to bring a smile to everyone. Together, we shape a better planet and a better tomorrow with smile.
Our Commitment
At ASW, Corporate Social Responsibility is about our passion and commitment to give back to our global community and create a healthier and more sustainable world. Together, we task ourselves to deliver our social responsibilities under four pillars – Our Community, Our Customers, Our People and Our Planet.
Our Community
A.S. Watson Group started the partnership with Operation Smile to launch “Give a Smile” global health-focused sustainability programme in 2018, giving hope and to put smiles on the faces of children who were born with cleft lip or palate. The Group targets to restore 10,000 perfect smiles by providing free surgeries to kids with cleft lips and palates by 2030.
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Our People
With an aim to be the employer of choice that attracts diverse workforce, A.S. Watson Group is committed to promoting inclusivity, diversity and respect in workplace as an integrated part of our corporate culture. To drive a culture of inclusion, Superdrug and Savers made Inclusion & Diversity a key part of people strategy and initiated “Everyone Matters” campaign.Read more stories about Our People
Our Customers
A.S. Watson Group launched Smile Campaign since 2014 to promote a culture of happiness around the globe. With the theme of “Smile Inside-out” in 2021, the campaign promotes positivity and raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing. The group also established Billion Smile Club with supports of our retail brands all over the world, which aims to bring more smiles to our customers.Read more stories about Our Customers
Our Planet
A.S. Watson Group is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its business activities.In 2020, Watsons launched Sustainable Choices, putting sustainability at the core of brand development and sourcing, from packaging to ingredient choices, offering more sustainable choices to customers. We target to eliminate unnecessary packaging, avoid over-packaging and phase out PVC by 2030.
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The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were introduced in 2015 to unify companies, governments and NGOs under the same set of 2030 sustainability goals. ASW supports the SDGs and has mapped them with our own activities in Our Community, Our Customers, Our People and Our Planet.
