INSPIRATIONAL BRAND CATEGORY
WATSONS PERSONAL CARE STORES (PHILS.), INC.
Information about the Company & Brand
A joint venture of SM Group and AS Watson & Co., Ltd., Watsons Philippines is part of the largest health and beauty retail group in Asia, with over 15,000 combined retail stores, Pure Drug outlets, and E-Commerce sites in 35 markets worldwide; serving more than 30 million customers a week.
Founded in 1841, Watsons has more than 180 years of pharmacy expertise in Asia and 20 years in the Philippines.
Brand Elements
Watsons Philippines, the country's leading health, beauty, and wellness retailer, remains committed to its mission to help customers Look Good, Do Good, and Feel Great every day.
With the company’s brand purpose of “Let’s make life feel great for all”, company strategies and business decisions are guided by the following principles and values: Be the everyday retailer people trust; Be closer to customers; Give customers more reason to visit; and Help customers make sustainable choices and leave a positive impact.
Guided by these values, the company has grown their O+O ecosystem with over 1100 stores nationwide since its entry in the Philippines over 20 years ago. The company has also grown a significant online presence.
A joint venture of SM Group and AS Watson & Co., Ltd., Watsons Philippines is part of the largest health and beauty retail group in Asia, with over 15,000 combined retail stores, Pure Drug outlets, and E-Commerce sites in 35 markets worldwide; serving more than 30 million customers a week.
Founded in 1841, Watsons has more than 180 years of pharmacy expertise in Asia and 20 years in the Philippines.
Brand Elements
Watsons Philippines, the country's leading health, beauty, and wellness retailer, remains committed to its mission to help customers Look Good, Do Good, and Feel Great every day.
With the company’s brand purpose of “Let’s make life feel great for all”, company strategies and business decisions are guided by the following principles and values: Be the everyday retailer people trust; Be closer to customers; Give customers more reason to visit; and Help customers make sustainable choices and leave a positive impact.
Guided by these values, the company has grown their O+O ecosystem with over 1100 stores nationwide since its entry in the Philippines over 20 years ago. The company has also grown a significant online presence.
Inspiring Identity
Watsons Philippines’ inspiring identity is hinged on its brand promise to help customers make sustainable choices and leave a positive impact on the planet. The effects of climate change and how it affects the world we live in is no longer a concept to be learned. Rather, it is a reality we now face.
As an industry leader, Watsons Philippines recognizes its influence and responsibility in driving sustainability among its employees, customers and partner suppliers. With sustainability being a strategic imperative for the company, numerous projects and initiatives have been carried out following the 3Ps Framework – Planet, People and Product.
Planet initiatives aim to fight the climate crisis through carbon footprint reduction across the company value chain. This includes efforts to achieve zero waste to landfill and building greener stores. Besides that, special people-focused programs have also been designed to uplift the health and well-being of communities and employees under the products sustainability pillar, the company aims to provide customers with safe sustainable options with high quality.
Achievements & Impact
At present, Watsons has carried out its DO GOOD promise through various Sustainable initiatives under its 3 pillars.
The company’s efforts to reduce GHG emissions and produce less waste includes investing in renewal energy though solar panel installation across its 3 distribution centers and 65 stores nationwide, therefore reducing the carbon foot print of stores by over 300 tonnes. Reducing plastic waste be transitioning to paper bags over 90% of stores. In 2025, all stores will be using paperbags. . 48 Recycle for Reward bins have also been deployed to get customer into the habit of recycling through rewards and incentives. Lastly, they also launched the first ever Watsons Greener Store in the country that aims to bring Sustainability practices closer to customers.
As for its people-focused programs, over 700 employees have joined the Watsons Eco Tour & Tree Planting and Coastal Clean-Up events. 8 Alagang Pangkalusugan Medical Missions with over 6,600 beneficiaries nationwide have also been carried out in 2024 alone. 125 free life-changing lip and cleft palate surgeries were also made possible with Operation Smile Philippines. Lastly, scholarship opportunities are provided to women through the Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship Program.
As a retailer, the business aims to provide consumers with the health & products they need for everyday. Now, over 2000 Sustainable Choices products were made available for customers offline and online.
Future Direction
Looking ahead, Watsons Philippines will continue uplifting its three sustainability pillars: People, Product, and the Planet.
Through education and advocacy, Watsons will continue to inspire change and aim to create a more sustainable world. As Watsons Philippines embarks on this sustainability journey, it invites customers and partners to join hands in making a positive impact on the planet.
Watsons Philippines’ inspiring identity is hinged on its brand promise to help customers make sustainable choices and leave a positive impact on the planet. The effects of climate change and how it affects the world we live in is no longer a concept to be learned. Rather, it is a reality we now face.
As an industry leader, Watsons Philippines recognizes its influence and responsibility in driving sustainability among its employees, customers and partner suppliers. With sustainability being a strategic imperative for the company, numerous projects and initiatives have been carried out following the 3Ps Framework – Planet, People and Product.
Planet initiatives aim to fight the climate crisis through carbon footprint reduction across the company value chain. This includes efforts to achieve zero waste to landfill and building greener stores. Besides that, special people-focused programs have also been designed to uplift the health and well-being of communities and employees under the products sustainability pillar, the company aims to provide customers with safe sustainable options with high quality.
Achievements & Impact
At present, Watsons has carried out its DO GOOD promise through various Sustainable initiatives under its 3 pillars.
The company’s efforts to reduce GHG emissions and produce less waste includes investing in renewal energy though solar panel installation across its 3 distribution centers and 65 stores nationwide, therefore reducing the carbon foot print of stores by over 300 tonnes. Reducing plastic waste be transitioning to paper bags over 90% of stores. In 2025, all stores will be using paperbags. . 48 Recycle for Reward bins have also been deployed to get customer into the habit of recycling through rewards and incentives. Lastly, they also launched the first ever Watsons Greener Store in the country that aims to bring Sustainability practices closer to customers.
As for its people-focused programs, over 700 employees have joined the Watsons Eco Tour & Tree Planting and Coastal Clean-Up events. 8 Alagang Pangkalusugan Medical Missions with over 6,600 beneficiaries nationwide have also been carried out in 2024 alone. 125 free life-changing lip and cleft palate surgeries were also made possible with Operation Smile Philippines. Lastly, scholarship opportunities are provided to women through the Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship Program.
As a retailer, the business aims to provide consumers with the health & products they need for everyday. Now, over 2000 Sustainable Choices products were made available for customers offline and online.
Future Direction
Looking ahead, Watsons Philippines will continue uplifting its three sustainability pillars: People, Product, and the Planet.
Through education and advocacy, Watsons will continue to inspire change and aim to create a more sustainable world. As Watsons Philippines embarks on this sustainability journey, it invites customers and partners to join hands in making a positive impact on the planet.
INSPIRATIONAL BRAND CATEGORY
WATSONS PERSONAL CARE STORES (PHILS.), INC.
Information about the Company & Brand
A joint venture of SM Group and AS Watson & Co., Ltd., Watsons Philippines is part of the largest health and beauty retail group in Asia, with over 15,000 combined retail stores, Pure Drug outlets, and E-Commerce sites in 35 markets worldwide; serving more than 30 million customers a week.
Founded in 1841, Watsons has more than 180 years of pharmacy expertise in Asia and 20 years in the Philippines.
Brand Elements
Watsons Philippines, the country's leading health, beauty, and wellness retailer, remains committed to its mission to help customers Look Good, Do Good, and Feel Great every day.
With the company’s brand purpose of “Let’s make life feel great for all”, company strategies and business decisions are guided by the following principles and values: Be the everyday retailer people trust; Be closer to customers; Give customers more reason to visit; and Help customers make sustainable choices and leave a positive impact.
Guided by these values, the company has grown their O+O ecosystem with over 1100 stores nationwide since its entry in the Philippines over 20 years ago. The company has also grown a significant online presence.
A joint venture of SM Group and AS Watson & Co., Ltd., Watsons Philippines is part of the largest health and beauty retail group in Asia, with over 15,000 combined retail stores, Pure Drug outlets, and E-Commerce sites in 35 markets worldwide; serving more than 30 million customers a week.
Founded in 1841, Watsons has more than 180 years of pharmacy expertise in Asia and 20 years in the Philippines.
Brand Elements
Watsons Philippines, the country's leading health, beauty, and wellness retailer, remains committed to its mission to help customers Look Good, Do Good, and Feel Great every day.
With the company’s brand purpose of “Let’s make life feel great for all”, company strategies and business decisions are guided by the following principles and values: Be the everyday retailer people trust; Be closer to customers; Give customers more reason to visit; and Help customers make sustainable choices and leave a positive impact.
Guided by these values, the company has grown their O+O ecosystem with over 1100 stores nationwide since its entry in the Philippines over 20 years ago. The company has also grown a significant online presence.
Inspiring Identity
Watsons Philippines’ inspiring identity is hinged on its brand promise to help customers make sustainable choices and leave a positive impact on the planet. The effects of climate change and how it affects the world we live in is no longer a concept to be learned. Rather, it is a reality we now face.
As an industry leader, Watsons Philippines recognizes its influence and responsibility in driving sustainability among its employees, customers and partner suppliers. With sustainability being a strategic imperative for the company, numerous projects and initiatives have been carried out following the 3Ps Framework – Planet, People and Product.
Planet initiatives aim to fight the climate crisis through carbon footprint reduction across the company value chain. This includes efforts to achieve zero waste to landfill and building greener stores. Besides that, special people-focused programs have also been designed to uplift the health and well-being of communities and employees under the products sustainability pillar, the company aims to provide customers with safe sustainable options with high quality.
Achievements & Impact
At present, Watsons has carried out its DO GOOD promise through various Sustainable initiatives under its 3 pillars.
The company’s efforts to reduce GHG emissions and produce less waste includes investing in renewal energy though solar panel installation across its 3 distribution centers and 65 stores nationwide, therefore reducing the carbon foot print of stores by over 300 tonnes. Reducing plastic waste be transitioning to paper bags over 90% of stores. In 2025, all stores will be using paperbags. . 48 Recycle for Reward bins have also been deployed to get customer into the habit of recycling through rewards and incentives. Lastly, they also launched the first ever Watsons Greener Store in the country that aims to bring Sustainability practices closer to customers.
As for its people-focused programs, over 700 employees have joined the Watsons Eco Tour & Tree Planting and Coastal Clean-Up events. 8 Alagang Pangkalusugan Medical Missions with over 6,600 beneficiaries nationwide have also been carried out in 2024 alone. 125 free life-changing lip and cleft palate surgeries were also made possible with Operation Smile Philippines. Lastly, scholarship opportunities are provided to women through the Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship Program.
As a retailer, the business aims to provide consumers with the health & products they need for everyday. Now, over 2000 Sustainable Choices products were made available for customers offline and online.
Future Direction
Looking ahead, Watsons Philippines will continue uplifting its three sustainability pillars: People, Product, and the Planet.
Through education and advocacy, Watsons will continue to inspire change and aim to create a more sustainable world. As Watsons Philippines embarks on this sustainability journey, it invites customers and partners to join hands in making a positive impact on the planet.
Watsons Philippines’ inspiring identity is hinged on its brand promise to help customers make sustainable choices and leave a positive impact on the planet. The effects of climate change and how it affects the world we live in is no longer a concept to be learned. Rather, it is a reality we now face.
As an industry leader, Watsons Philippines recognizes its influence and responsibility in driving sustainability among its employees, customers and partner suppliers. With sustainability being a strategic imperative for the company, numerous projects and initiatives have been carried out following the 3Ps Framework – Planet, People and Product.
Planet initiatives aim to fight the climate crisis through carbon footprint reduction across the company value chain. This includes efforts to achieve zero waste to landfill and building greener stores. Besides that, special people-focused programs have also been designed to uplift the health and well-being of communities and employees under the products sustainability pillar, the company aims to provide customers with safe sustainable options with high quality.
Achievements & Impact
At present, Watsons has carried out its DO GOOD promise through various Sustainable initiatives under its 3 pillars.
The company’s efforts to reduce GHG emissions and produce less waste includes investing in renewal energy though solar panel installation across its 3 distribution centers and 65 stores nationwide, therefore reducing the carbon foot print of stores by over 300 tonnes. Reducing plastic waste be transitioning to paper bags over 90% of stores. In 2025, all stores will be using paperbags. . 48 Recycle for Reward bins have also been deployed to get customer into the habit of recycling through rewards and incentives. Lastly, they also launched the first ever Watsons Greener Store in the country that aims to bring Sustainability practices closer to customers.
As for its people-focused programs, over 700 employees have joined the Watsons Eco Tour & Tree Planting and Coastal Clean-Up events. 8 Alagang Pangkalusugan Medical Missions with over 6,600 beneficiaries nationwide have also been carried out in 2024 alone. 125 free life-changing lip and cleft palate surgeries were also made possible with Operation Smile Philippines. Lastly, scholarship opportunities are provided to women through the Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship Program.
As a retailer, the business aims to provide consumers with the health & products they need for everyday. Now, over 2000 Sustainable Choices products were made available for customers offline and online.
Future Direction
Looking ahead, Watsons Philippines will continue uplifting its three sustainability pillars: People, Product, and the Planet.
Through education and advocacy, Watsons will continue to inspire change and aim to create a more sustainable world. As Watsons Philippines embarks on this sustainability journey, it invites customers and partners to join hands in making a positive impact on the planet.