- Increased CO2 emissions in 2021 compared to 2020 due to factors like Belgian stores remaining open and colder weather
- Balancing affordability with sustainability in product offerings
- Availability of sustainable raw materials
- Challenges in making packaging for food contact items more sustainable
- Staffing shortages
A.S. Watson Health & Beauty Benelux BV
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, A.S. Watson Health & Beauty Benelux BV disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 23.9K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 22.9K tCO2e/year (2019); Scope 2: 7.0K tCO2e/year (2019). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
23.9K tCO2e/year
2021
Renewable Energy
100%
of total energy
Waste
21.4K tons/year
2021
Energy Use
434.1K GJ/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 22.9K tCO2e/year (2019) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 7.0K tCO2e/year (2019) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 50% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2020 compared to 2015 levels (adjusted target to 75% by 2025)
- 100% renewable electricity in Netherlands and Belgium stores
- Reduced plastic consumption by more than 40,000 kilograms annually through lighter packaging of dietary supplements
- 97% of paper and wood used in H&B products was FSC or PEFC certified
- 82% of palm oil used is mass-balanced RSPO certified
- 91% of total waste recycled
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete the process of making packaging for dietary supplements thinner by early Q4 2022
📅 Medium-term
- 75% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2025 compared to 2015 levels
- 100% RSPO certified palm oil by 2025
- 100% FSC or PEFC certified wood and paper by 2025
- 100% certified cardboard/paper, 100% recyclable plastic, 25% reduction in conventional plastic use by 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeDeforestation and biodiversity lossPlasticDiversity and inclusionMore sustainable lifestyleSupply chain responsibilitySustainable raw materialsMore sustainable packagingSustainable business operationsEmployee vitalitySocial involvement