By Panay News
Leading health, wellness, and beauty retailer Watsons is transforming its four branches in Bonifacio Global City into Watsons Greener Stores, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and setting a new benchmark for sustainable retailing in the Philippines. Building on the success of its first Greener Store in San Pedro, Laguna, which launched in June 2024, Watsons is expanding its sustainable retail network. This initiative aims to reduce environmental impact by lowering carbon emissions, conserving water, minimizing landfill waste, and offering more sustainable product choices while supporting Watsons’ global movement toward a more sustainable future.
What Makes a Greener Store?
The four Watsons Greener Stores located in BGC High Street Plaza, Eco Tower, Bonifacio Technology Center, and Forbeswood Parklane are now energy-efficient retail spaces built with sustainability in mind. These stores focus on:
Sustainability Initiatives
As part of their commitment to sustainability, these stores implement waste reduction and recycling programs and integrate energy offsets. Sustainable materials, energy-efficient solutions, and eco-friendly practices are incorporated throughout, including the use of eco-friendly fixtures, energy-efficient lighting, and inverter cooling appliances to minimize environmental impact.
Store and Customer Education
To further promote responsible consumption, customers are encouraged to bring their own bags when shopping to help minimize plastic use. Through the Recycle for Rewards program, shoppers are also invited to return empty beauty and personal care bottles in exchange for shopping points, vouchers, or free items, promoting recycling and circular practices.
Watsons store personnel receive training on key sustainability initiatives, including occupational health and safety, energy savings, and waste management, ensuring they actively contribute to the company’s environmental goals. In-store materials and signage further strengthen these efforts by educating customers about Watsons’ sustainability initiatives, empowering them to make informed, eco-friendly choices with every visit.
Responsible Materials
Watsons prioritizes the use of sustainable materials, including FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)—and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) — certified recycled paper, boards, and responsibly sourced wood for displays and fixtures. To reduce environmental impact, marketing materials are also made from eco-friendly Solidus, replacing PVC-based Sintra boards.
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